Spiaggia Santa Severa
Spiaggia Santa Severa is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Rome, Italy. The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (78°F) and coolest in February (14°C (57°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 25°C (77°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 (32 km (20 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Spiaggia Santa Severa
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 15°C | 73 mm |
| February | 10°C | 14°C | 73 mm |
| March | 12°C | 14°C | 73 mm |
| April | 14°C | 15°C | 54 mm |
| May | 18°C | 18°C | 56 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 29 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 24°C | 24 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 25 mm |
| September (best) | 22°C | 23°C | 76 mm |
| October | 19°C | 21°C | 86 mm |
| November | 15°C | 19°C | 118 mm |
| December | 11°C | 16°C | 98 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: 250 MT SX POLIGONO MILITARE
- Coordinates: 42.01309, 11.96561 · 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 Spiaggia Santa Severa
- 1Focene nude beach · Rome · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 25°C in August
- 2Capocotta nude beach · Rome · best June to SeptemberOfficialSea 26°C in August
- 3Spiaggia di Capalbio nude beach · Grosseto · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 25°C in August
- 4Sasso Corbo naturist campground · Grosseto · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 5Terranera clothing-optional hotel · Grosseto · best January to SeptemberClothing 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 Spiaggia Santa Severa clothing optional?
Spiaggia Santa Severa is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in Italy before you go.
When is the best time to visit Spiaggia Santa Severa?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 25°C (77°F) and January 10°C (50°F).
How warm is the water at Spiaggia Santa Severa?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 14°C (57°F) to 25°C (78°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Spiaggia Santa Severa?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (250 MT SX POLIGONO MILITARE) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Spiaggia Santa Severa?
The closest are Focene (32 km (20 mi)), Capocotta (54 km (33 mi)) and Spiaggia di Capalbio (65 km (40 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.