Assisi
The Basilica of San Francesco draws pilgrims to this Umbrian hill town, and its Roman ruins and medieval streets reward a longer stay.
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Assisi is a hill town in the Province of Perugia, Umbria, on the slopes of Monte Subasio about 26 km southeast of Perugia. It is the home of St Francis, patron saint of Italy, and St Clare. St Francis founded the Order of Friars Minor here in 1208, and the Basilica of San Francesco has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000, as part of a listing that also covers other Franciscan sites.
The basilica has a lower and an upper church, but the town also has Roman remains. An amphitheater's oval plan still shows through the medieval houses built around it, and the Temple of Minerva stands on Piazza del Comune. The Rocca Maggiore castle sits on the hill above the town. Spring and autumn are fairly mild but rainy, and summer is warm without being muggy. A full day covers the main sights, and an overnight stay gives you more time in the streets.
Assisi in five
- Stay one night to see it without the groupsDay-trippers leave by late afternoon, and mornings before 10am are calm. A night lets you walk the lanes at dusk and see the basilica at an easier hour.
- Dress for churchesShoulders and knees need covering at the basilicas, and staff may refuse entry otherwise. Check each church's page for hours and any quiet or service closures before you go.
- Take the train to Santa Maria degli Angeli, then a busAssisi station is in the valley below the old town. A local bus or a taxi climbs the hill, so allow extra time with luggage.Italy by train off-peak
- Walk to the Rocca Maggiore or the EremoThe hilltop fortress gives the best views, and the Eremo delle Carceri is a short ride and woodland walk above town. Both are easier in the morning light.
Things to do in Assisi
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Need to know
- Airport
- Perugia (PEG), about 25 min; Rome Fiumicino, about 3 hours
- Getting there
- Regional train to Assisi station, then bus or taxi uphill
- Getting around
- On foot; steep lanes with stairs
- Best base
- Inside the walls
- Time needed
- A long day; 1 night is better
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh10°Low2°Cold, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 68 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh12°Low4°Cold, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 73 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh14°Low5°Mild, springMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 89 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, spring
- AprilPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh18°Low7°Easter crowdsAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 79 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Easter crowds
- MayRain13 rainy daysHigh22°Low11°Warm, greenMayRain
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 88 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- JuneClear8 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh28°Low16°Warm, long daysJuneClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 64 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Warm, long days
- JulyClear5 rainy daysHigh33°Low19°Hot, busyJulyClear
Good
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- AugustClear7 rainy daysHigh33°Low19°Hot, pilgrimsAugustClear
Mixed
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, pilgrims
- SeptemberClear10 rainy daysHigh26°Low15°Mild, clearSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 121 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, clear
- OctoberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh21°Low11°St Francis feastOctoberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 107 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
St Francis feast
- NovemberRain13 rainy daysHigh15°Low8°Rain, coolNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 117 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, cool
- DecemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh11°Low4°Cold, lightsDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 117 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, lights
Average daily high and low in Assisi, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Assisi
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- 8°
- Humidity
- 77%
- Wind
- 20 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 53%
Assisi
11:38 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today12°7°53%Monday: Rain. High 12°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 53%.
- Tue13°9°5%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 13°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Wed15°8°13%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Thu14°9°1%Thursday: Cloudy. High 14°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 1%.
- Fri14°9°20%Friday: Rain. High 14°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Sat13°9°13%Saturday: Rain. High 13°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Sun15°7°14%Sunday: Rain. High 15°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 14%.
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Every year
- Jun–JulFestival dei Due MondiSpoleto, a day trip
- Jun–SepSaracen JoustArezzo, a day trip
- JulUmbria Jazz FestivalPerugia, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Perugiaabout 15 to 25 min by trainUmbria's capital, with a hilltop old town and a university.Read the guide
- Spelloabout 10 min by trainA small flower-filled hill town with painted churches.
- Orvietoabout 1.5 to 2 hours by trainA cliff-top town with a banded cathedral, a longer day.Read the guide
Before you go to Assisi
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Rules for Assisi, checked
- Italy is part of the Schengen area. Check entry requirements before you fly on the Foreign Ministry site, viaggiaresicuri.it.
- Cover shoulders and knees to enter the churches, including the Basilica of San Francesco. Carry a scarf or light layer for the visit.
- Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Italy.
- Restaurants often add a cover charge (coperto) and a service fee. Check the bill before you add a tip.
Plan around Assisi
Regions, cities and the rules every visitor needs
Read the guidePerugiaUmbria's capital, about 20 minutes away
Read the guideOrvietoA cliff-top town and cathedral to the south
Read the guideArezzoTuscany's eastern hill city, 1.5 hours by car
Read the guideItaly by train off-peakPlanning Rome to Umbria by rail
Read the guideSchengen 90/180 ruleCounting days across Italy and its neighbors
Read the guideAssisi FAQ
Is Assisi worth visiting?
Yes, for the basilicas and the setting. It is small and quiet, so it suits one night more than a long stay.
Can you visit Assisi as a day trip from Rome?
Yes, by regional train in about 2 hours each way plus a bus up the hill. It is a long day, so staying a night is easier.
How do you get from Assisi station to the town?
By local bus or taxi up the hill, since the station is below the old town. Check the bus timetable, especially in the evening.
What should you wear in Assisi?
Cover shoulders and knees for the basilicas. Wear comfortable shoes, because the lanes are steep and paved with stone.
How long do you need in Assisi?
A morning covers the basilica and the center. Stay overnight to add the fortress, the Eremo and a slower evening.