Trapani and the salt pans
A town stretched along a spit of land between two seas, with fish couscous and, to the south, the salt pans with windmills where salt has been gathered for centuries. Hydrofoils for the Egadi Islands leave from the harbour.
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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 Trapani station, 400 m away (about 5 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Paceco station, 4.2 km away.
- By sea. The nearest ferry terminal is Terminal traghetti Trapani, 500 m away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS), about 12 km away; with more flights, Palermo Falcone e Borsellino Airport (PMO) is about 54 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 150 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 May to November, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is October (about 70 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 12 to 15 °C | 15° 12° | 42 |
| Feb | from 11 to 15 °C | 15° 11° | 47 |
| Mar | from 12 to 16 °C | 16° 12° | 41 |
| Apr | from 14 to 17 °C | 17° 14° | 28 |
| May | from 17 to 20 °C | 20° 17° | 44 |
| Jun | from 21 to 25 °C | 25° 21° | 17 |
| Jul | from 25 to 29 °C | 29° 25° | 6 |
| Aug | from 25 to 29 °C | 29° 25° | 19 |
| Sep | from 23 to 27 °C | 27° 23° | 47 |
| Oct | from 20 to 24 °C | 24° 20° | 70 |
| Nov | from 17 to 20 °C | 20° 17° | 66 |
| Dec | from 13 to 16 °C | 16° 13° | 42 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 16 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.