Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo
Monte Sant'Angelo, Italy UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo is a Catholic minor basilica and shrine featuring Romanesque architecture. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Longobards in Italy, Places of Power and is one of the most looked-up sights in Italy.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 25 °C and 26 °C. The wettest month is November, which sees about 80 mm of rain. In the spring, April has daily highs of 13 °C and May has daily highs of 18 °C. Wheelchair access at the site is limited.
The sanctuary is 289 km from Rome. Foggia Gino Lisa Airport is 46 km away, and Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport is 92 km away. Opening hours vary by season. From July to September, the basilica is open Monday to Saturday from 07:30 to 20:00 and Sunday from 07:00 to 20:00. From April to June and October, it is open Monday to Saturday from 07:30 to 12:30 and 14:30 to 19:00, and Sunday from 07:00 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 20:00. From November to March, it is open Monday to Saturday from 07:30 to 12:30 and 14:30 to 18:00, and Sunday from 07:00 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 19:00.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 50 | 44 | 54 | 50 | 41 | 52 | 33 | 40 | 72 | 63 | 80 | 76 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
