Padua
The Scrovegni Chapel with Giotto's frescoes, the Basilica of St Anthony, Palazzo Bo with the world's first permanent anatomical theatre (1595) and the oldest university botanical garden (1545). Galileo taught here.
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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 Padova station, 1.3 km away (about 25 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Vigodarzere station, 5.3 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Treviso-Sant'Angelo Airport (TSF), about 37 km away; with more flights, Venice Airport (VCE) is about 37 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest (Piazza dell'Insurrezione 28 Aprile 1945) is 400 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 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 May (about 106 mm), the driest January.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 1 to 8 °C | 8° 1° | 35 |
| Feb | from 3 to 11 °C | 11° 3° | 61 |
| Mar | from 5 to 15 °C | 15° 5° | 50 |
| Apr | from 9 to 19 °C | 19° 9° | 62 |
| May | from 14 to 23 °C | 23° 14° | 106 |
| Jun | from 19 to 29 °C | 29° 19° | 66 |
| Jul | from 21 to 32 °C | 32° 21° | 68 |
| Aug | from 21 to 32 °C | 32° 21° | 74 |
| Sep | from 17 to 27 °C | 27° 17° | 76 |
| Oct | from 12 to 21 °C | 21° 12° | 88 |
| Nov | from 7 to 14 °C | 14° 7° | 78 |
| Dec | from 3 to 9 °C | 9° 3° | 50 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 27 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.