Pompeii in July
Not the best time
July tests your heat tolerance with brutal midday temperatures and massive crowds. Unless you're comfortable with desert-like conditions, consider literally any other month.
Weather
July cranks up the heat with scorching highs of 32°C and warm lows of 23°C. Rain practically disappears - maybe 1 day all month - but humidity makes the temperature feel even hotter.
32°C high23°C low1 rain days
Crowds & Cost
peak crowds
~$175/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Estate a Napoli summer program
- •Madonna del Carmine festival (July 16)
- •Ravello Festival concerts
July Tips
- •Visit at 8am sharp or you'll be miserable by 10am
- •Wear a hat and bring frozen water bottles
- •Consider the audio guide over a group tour - you can rest in shade when needed
All Months
Pompeii Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
6/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
3/10
Budget
7/10
Luxury
4/10
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