Villa Romana del Casale Villa romana del Casale
Italy UNESCO World Heritage Site
Villa Romana del Casale is an archaeological site, villa urbana, and museum in Piazza Armerina, Italy. 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, ranking 51st among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is wheelchair accessible. Travelers can reach the location using Comiso Airport, which is 48 km away, or Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, which is 66 km away. The site is 528 km from Rome.
The weather varies by month. July and August have the highest temperatures, with daily highs of 30 °C and rainfall between 6 mm and 15 mm. December is the wettest month with 90 mm of rain and daily highs of 12 °C. Other months with higher rainfall include January with 71 mm and November with 70 mm. For milder weather, April has daily highs of 18 °C and May has daily highs of 23 °C. June also offers warmer temperatures with daily highs of 27 °C and 14 mm of rain. In March, daily highs are 14 °C with 43 mm of rain, while September has daily highs of 26 °C and 41 mm of rain.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is December, with about 90 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 71 | 42 | 43 | 36 | 19 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 41 | 63 | 70 | 90 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
