Orto botanico di Padova Orto botanico di Padova
Padua, Italy UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Orto botanico di Padova is a botanical garden in Padua, Italy, covering 0.022 km2. Opened in 1545, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the Italian national heritage. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Italy on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The garden is located 393 km from Rome. The nearest airport is Treviso Airport, 37 km away. Visitors can combine a visit with Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua, 0.2 km away, or Scrovegni Chapel, 1.4 km away. Other nearby sites include Gallerie dell'Accademia (35.1 km), Santa Maria della Salute (35.6 km), and Rialto Bridge (35.8 km). The site is wheelchair accessible.
The weather is warmest in July and August, when daily highs reach 29 °C and lows are 18 °C. October is the wettest month with about 92 mm of rain, while May has the most rainy days at about 15. In January, temperatures reach a high of 7 °C and a low of -1 °C. Other months with moderate temperatures include April, with a high of 18 °C, and September, with a high of 24 °C. June also has warm temperatures, with daily highs of 26 °C.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 29 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 12 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 41 | 39 | 56 | 75 | 82 | 90 | 62 | 74 | 87 | 92 | 85 | 72 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
