Val d'Orcia
Italy UNESCO World Heritage Site
Val d'Orcia is a valley and cultural landscape in the Province of Siena, Italy. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Apennines.
Planning a visit
The weather in Val d'Orcia varies by season. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of about 30 °C and lows of 18 °C. These months also see the least rainfall, with about 4 or 6 rainy days. September and October are milder but experience higher rainfall, reaching up to about 92 mm in October. The coldest period is from December to February, when daily highs stay between 9 °C and 10 °C.
To reach the valley, the nearest airport is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport, which is 78 km away. The site is located about 151 km from Rome. Travelers can combine a visit to the valley with a trip to the Siena Cathedral, which is 33.2 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is November, with about 101 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 47 | 48 | 56 | 69 | 66 | 50 | 29 | 41 | 85 | 92 | 101 | 78 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
