Blue Grotto Grotta Azzurra
Capri, Italy
The Blue Grotto, known in Italian as Grotta Azzurra, is a 56-meter long sea cave, show cave, and archaeological park in Anacapri. It is an Italian national heritage site and is the 60th most looked-up sight in Italy on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Temperatures are highest in July and August, averaging 24 °C with rainfall between 15 mm and 23 mm. The coolest months are January and February, with averages of 11 °C. November is the wettest month with about 129 mm of rain, followed by December and January with about 108 mm and 87 mm respectively. In 2022, the site had about 167,000 visitors.
The nearest airport is Naples International Airport, located 37 km away, and the site is 207 km from Rome. Travelers can combine a visit with nearby locations such as Herculaneum or the Villa of the Papyri, both about 30 km away. Other nearby sights within approximately 31 km include Baiae, the Royal Palace of Naples, and Castel Nuovo.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 25 °C. The wettest is November, with about 129 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 87 | 74 | 66 | 66 | 30 | 24 | 15 | 23 | 80 | 97 | 129 | 108 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
