Crete Senesi
Hills of grey and blue clay, almost lunar, with badlands (calanchi) and “biancane” eroded by the rain. The road between Asciano and Monte Oliveto Maggiore is one of the most beautiful in Tuscany, especially between late spring and early summer.
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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 Asciano-Monte Oliveto Maggiore station, 400 m away (about 5 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Asciano station, 1.6 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Florence Airport (FLR), about 70 km away.
- Parking. There are 8 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 150 m away, paid.
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 May and from September to October, 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 81 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 3 to 11 °C | 11° 3° | 47 |
| Feb | from 4 to 13 °C | 13° 4° | 55 |
| Mar | from 5 to 15 °C | 15° 5° | 52 |
| Apr | from 8 to 19 °C | 19° 8° | 43 |
| May | from 12 to 24 °C | 24° 12° | 50 |
| Jun | from 17 to 30 °C | 30° 17° | 29 |
| Jul | from 20 to 34 °C | 34° 20° | 19 |
| Aug | from 20 to 33 °C | 33° 20° | 31 |
| Sep | from 16 to 28 °C | 28° 16° | 55 |
| Oct | from 12 to 23 °C | 23° 12° | 64 |
| Nov | from 8 to 16 °C | 16° 8° | 81 |
| Dec | from 4 to 13 °C | 13° 4° | 60 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 201 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.
Nearby
- ★ Abbey of Monte Oliveto MaggioreHistory and art · 7 km as the crow flies
- PienzaTown · 20 km as the crow flies
- MontalcinoTown · 20 km as the crow flies
- SienaTown · 21 km as the crow flies
- Val d'Orcia and the San Quirico cypressesNature · 21 km as the crow flies
- Brolio CastleHistory and art · 21 km as the crow flies