Castel Nuovo
Castel Nuovo is a Gothic art castle and part of the Italian national heritage. It was established in 1282 and was designed by Pierre d'Angicourt.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between June and August, when daily highs reach 23 °C to 27 °C and rainfall is at its lowest. October and November are the wettest months, with rainfall reaching 159 mm in November.
Naples International Airport is 6 km away. The site is 189 km from Rome. Visitors can combine a trip to the castle with visits to the Royal Palace of Naples, located 0.5 km away, or the National Archaeological Museum, Naples, 1.7 km away. The castle is open Monday to Sunday from 09:00 to 19:00, though wheelchair access is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is November, with about 159 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 100 | 83 | 86 | 86 | 42 | 34 | 21 | 26 | 96 | 117 | 159 | 124 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
