Lake Trasimeno
Italy's fourth-largest lake by area, shallow and warm, with three islands: by kayak or SUP you can reach Isola Maggiore, the fishing village where Saint Francis stayed.
The story
Lake Trasimeno is only a few metres deep and in summer the water is as warm as the sea. On its shores, in 217 BC, Hannibal defeated the Roman army in one of the bloodiest battles of antiquity.
Why go
Because it is a calm, uncrowded lake with medieval villages on its shores and spectacular sunsets.
Which wind
Good with Tramontana for windsurfing; calm mornings for SUP and kayaking
Avoid with Thunderstorms, strong Tramontana for SUP
Practical information
- Activities
- Windsurfing and kitesurfing, SUP, Kayaking, Lake swimming
- Level
- All levels
- Seabed
- Shallow lake, sandy beaches and reed beds
- Best time
- May–September
- Seasons
- Summer
- Getting there
- Beaches and rentals at Castiglione del Lago, Passignano and Tuoro; ferries to the islands.
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Weather and sea 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 Castiglion del Lago station, 2.1 km away (about 35 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Tuoro sul Trasimeno station, 8.4 km away.
- By sea. The nearest ferry terminal is Castiglione del Lago, 100 m away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Perugia Airport (PEG), about 37 km away; with more flights, Florence Airport (FLR) is about 103 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 350 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 and sea month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from April to June 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 91 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 2 to 10 °C | 10° 2° | 56 |
| Feb | from 3 to 12 °C | 12° 3° | 62 |
| Mar | from 5 to 15 °C | 15° 5° | 63 |
| Apr | from 7 to 19 °C | 19° 7° | 52 |
| May | from 12 to 23 °C | 23° 12° | 69 |
| Jun | from 17 to 29 °C | 29° 17° | 38 |
| Jul | from 20 to 34 °C | 34° 20° | 28 |
| Aug | from 20 to 34 °C | 34° 20° | 40 |
| Sep | from 16 to 27 °C | 27° 16° | 67 |
| Oct | from 12 to 22 °C | 22° 12° | 70 |
| Nov | from 7 to 16 °C | 16° 7° | 91 |
| Dec | from 4 to 12 °C | 12° 4° | 68 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 251 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.
In the guide
- Lake TrasimenoPassignano sul Trasimeno
- Castiglione del LagoCastiglione del Lago
- ★ Isola MaggioreTuoro sul Trasimeno
Other spots nearby
- Rafting below the Marmore FallsRafting and canoeing, Kayaking · 83 km
- ★ Lake PiedilucoKayaking, SUP, Lake swimming · 87 km
River levels and lake winds change within hours: before going in the water, check the forecast and the local rules. Emergencies: 112.