Noto
Rebuilt from scratch after the earthquake of 1693, it is the capital of Sicilian Baroque, a UNESCO site together with the other towns of the Val di Noto. The cathedral dome collapsed in 1996 and took eleven years to rebuild; in May Via Nicolaci is carpeted with flowers for the Infiorata.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind, wave height and sea temperature.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Noto station, 1.2 km away (about 20 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Avola station, 5.3 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Comiso Pio La Torre Airport (CIY), about 42 km away; with more flights, Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is about 64 km away.
- Parking. There are 9 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 100 m away, paid.
- 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 April to June and from September to November, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From July to August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is November (about 92 mm), the driest July. The sea is above 22 °C from June to October, peaking at 27 °C in August.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 7 to 15 °C | 15° 7° | 43 | 16° |
| Feb | from 7 to 16 °C | 16° 7° | 52 | 15° |
| Mar | from 8 to 17 °C | 17° 8° | 40 | 15° |
| Apr | from 11 to 19 °C | 19° 11° | 15 | 16° |
| May | from 14 to 23 °C | 23° 14° | 48 | 18° |
| Jun | from 20 to 29 °C | 29° 20° | 9 | 22° |
| Jul | from 23 to 32 °C | 32° 23° | 4 | 26° |
| Aug | from 23 to 32 °C | 32° 23° | 15 | 27° |
| Sep | from 20 to 29 °C | 29° 20° | 44 | 26° |
| Oct | from 17 to 25 °C | 25° 17° | 81 | 23° |
| Nov | from 13 to 21 °C | 21° 13° | 92 | 21° |
| Dec | from 9 to 17 °C | 17° 9° | 35 | 18° |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 132 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total; sea: surface temperature from NOAA OISST. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.