Monte Sant'Angelo
A town of white terraced houses on top of the Gargano, grown up around the cave where the Archangel Michael has been venerated since the 5th century. The sanctuary is part of the UNESCO site «The Longobards in Italy» and for centuries was a stop for pilgrims bound for the Holy Land.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Manfredonia station, 10.2 km away. Alternatively: Siponto station, 11.6 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Bari Airport (BRI), about 92 km away.
- Parking. There are 4 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 150 m away, free.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is November (about 71 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 3 to 8 °C | 8° 3° | 58 |
| Feb | from 3 to 9 °C | 9° 3° | 60 |
| Mar | from 4 to 10 °C | 10° 4° | 53 |
| Apr | from 7 to 13 °C | 13° 7° | 33 |
| May | from 11 to 18 °C | 18° 11° | 45 |
| Jun | from 16 to 23 °C | 23° 16° | 35 |
| Jul | from 19 to 26 °C | 26° 19° | 29 |
| Aug | from 20 to 26 °C | 26° 20° | 38 |
| Sep | from 16 to 22 °C | 22° 16° | 46 |
| Oct | from 12 to 18 °C | 18° 12° | 60 |
| Nov | from 8 to 13 °C | 13° 8° | 71 |
| Dec | from 5 to 9 °C | 9° 5° | 40 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 795 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
On foot and on the water, nearby
Nearby
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- ★ Canne della Battaglia (Cannae)History and art · 48 km as the crow flies
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