Capocotta
Capocotta is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Rome, Italy. The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C (78°F) and coolest in February (14°C (57°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 26°C (78°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Focene (22 km (13 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Capocotta
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 15°C | 91 mm |
| February | 11°C | 14°C | 86 mm |
| March | 12°C | 14°C | 80 mm |
| April | 15°C | 15°C | 62 mm |
| May | 18°C | 18°C | 57 mm |
| June (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 30 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 25 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 27 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 80 mm |
| October | 19°C | 21°C | 95 mm |
| November | 16°C | 19°C | 135 mm |
| December | 12°C | 16°C | 110 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: 1600 MT DX FOCE FOSSO TELLINARO
- Coordinates: 41.66118, 12.40835 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Italy?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Capocotta
- 1Focene nude beach · Rome · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 25°C in August
- 2Spiaggia Santa Severa nude beach · Rome · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 3Arenauta nude beach · Latina · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 4Spiaggia di Capalbio nude beach · Grosseto · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 5Sasso Corbo naturist campground · Grosseto · best July to AugustClothing optional
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Capocotta clothing optional?
Capocotta is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Il Post, 15 Jun 2024. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in Italy before you go.
When is the best time to visit Capocotta?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 25°C (78°F) and January 11°C (51°F).
How warm is the water at Capocotta?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 14°C (57°F) to 26°C (78°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Capocotta?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (1600 MT DX FOCE FOSSO TELLINARO) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Capocotta?
The closest are Focene (22 km (13 mi)), Spiaggia Santa Severa (54 km (33 mi)) and Arenauta (106 km (66 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Il Post, 15 Jun 2024 (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q3657228 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.