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Campania, Italy

San Sebastiano al Vesuvio

San Sebastiano al Vesuvio is a small town in Campania, Italy, close to the sea. It has a population of about 8,664 (2023). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now19°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population8,664
Local time15:44
40.84° N, 14.36° EElevation 175 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code80040
The year in San Sebastiano al Vesuvioweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low23° / 13°
Rain this month115mm
Sea this month22°
Best timeApr–May · Oct

Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

San Sebastiano al Vesuvio at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in August

Coolest month5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthNovember

159 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

23 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

5 of them World Heritage

Weather in San Sebastiano al Vesuvio

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
19°C

Partly cloudy · wind 31 km/h · humidity 60%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct23°16°0.9 mm
Fri23 Oct23°14°
Sat24 Oct23°10°3.6 mm
Sun25 Oct20°11°
Mon26 Oct23°12°
Tue27 Oct23°11°
Wed28 Oct22°14°
Thu29 Oct22°12°
Fri30 Oct21°12°
Sat31 Oct19°10°

When to go to San Sebastiano al Vesuvio

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score445164757975696368776849
High13°14°16°19°23°28°30°31°27°23°18°14°
Low5°5°7°9°12°18°19°21°17°13°9°5°
Rain (mm)1008287904637232696115159124
Wet days12111110965510101312
Sea15°14°14°16°19°23°25°26°24°22°19°17°

What's on in San Sebastiano al Vesuvio

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in San Sebastiano al Vesuvio

All monuments

Outdoors around San Sebastiano al Vesuvio

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Belvedere Lina MangiacapreViewpoints
0.6 km
SpartacusCamp sites
1.1 km
BeneduceZoos
1.1 km
Terme VesuvianeHot springs & thermal baths
1.3 km
ZeusCamp sites
1.5 km
GioylandiaTheme parks
1.8 km
Mediterranea SportDive site
10 km
Centro Sub Campi FlegreiDive site
19 km

Nature around San Sebastiano al Vesuvio

Nature in Italy

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Italy seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over San Sebastiano al Vesuvio

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around San Sebastiano al Vesuvio

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Calitri 3 km ↙1980 · 85 km
6.2Montecalvo Irpino 3 km ↙1962 · 65 km
6.0Sant'Angelo 16 km ↘2026 · 44 km
5.9Larino 4 km ↙2002 · 113 km

Towns and villages around San Sebastiano al Vesuvio

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

San Sebastiano al Vesuvio from above

Postal code

80040

Getting to San Sebastiano al Vesuvio

Naples International AirportNAP
7.8 km
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi AirportQSR
52 km
Foggia Gino Lisa AirportFOG
118 km
Pietrarsa-San Giorgio a CremanoRailway station
4.3 km
Portici-ErcolanoRailway station
4.4 km
Napoli San Giovanni BarraRailway station
5.1 km
Porta di MassaPalermo · Scalo di Procida
8.7 km
Molo Crociere NapoliFerry port
8.8 km

Places near San Sebastiano al Vesuvio

Places with a climate like San Sebastiano al Vesuvio

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit San Sebastiano al Vesuvio?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in San Sebastiano al Vesuvio.
What is the hottest month in San Sebastiano al Vesuvio?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in San Sebastiano al Vesuvio?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in San Sebastiano al Vesuvio?
November is the wettest month with about 159 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
How warm is the sea near San Sebastiano al Vesuvio?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 14°C.
What is the postal code of San Sebastiano al Vesuvio?
The postal code of San Sebastiano al Vesuvio is 80040.