Lapis Niger
Lapis Niger is a tuff shrine featuring an Ancient Roman inscription. It is one of the 125 sights of Italy listed on this site and is ranked 105th among the country's most looked-up sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather in Rome is warmest in July and August, when daily highs reach 30 °C. The driest period is between June and August, with July having the lowest rainfall at 22 mm. The wettest months are November and December, which see about 110 mm and 97 mm of rain respectively. The site is located in Rome, 0 km from the capital. The nearest airport is Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport, which is 14 km away.
Visitors can combine a visit to Lapis Niger with several nearby sites located within 0.1 km, including the Roman Forum, the Temple of Saturn, the Curia Julia, and the Temple of Caesar. The Arch of Septimius Severus is also located at the same site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is November, with about 110 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 65 | 65 | 56 | 73 | 51 | 30 | 22 | 29 | 70 | 102 | 110 | 97 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
