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Climate of Italy

The climate of Italy is temperate in the north and subtropical Mediterranean in the center and in the southern regions. The diversity of Italy's climate is determined, first of all, by the length of its territory in longitude and the mountainous relief of most of the country. Here you can find climatic conditions for almost any type of recreation.

For example, Northern Italy - the Po Valley and the Alps - are characterized by a temperate continental climate. Slight sub-zero temperatures are the norm for winter in this region, and snowfall is not uncommon even in the valleys. On the Padana Plain, the climate is transitional from subtropical to temperate - there are hot summers and cool foggy winters (about 0 ° C). In the central regions of the Apennine Peninsula, the climate is subtropical, with hot summers and warm (not lower than + 5 ° C) winters. The island of Sicily is the southernmost part of the country and is much warmer throughout the year.

In addition, due to the peculiarities of the country's relief, the air temperature strongly depends on the height of the place above sea level - even in the suburbs of Rome or Turin, gently running up the foothills, it is always 2-3 degrees colder than in the city center. In the mountains of the Apennines and the Alps, snow lasts up to six months, and on the peaks all year round. The higher the mountains, the more the climate changes from temperate to cold.

There are in the Italian climate and not very pleasant moments. In the south of the peninsula, dry hot winds from the Sahara blow from March to October - “sirocco”, or “wide”. During this period, the temperature rises to + 35 ° C, while the dryness and dustiness of the air sharply increase. Also, cold northerly or northeasterly "tramontana" winds blowing from the Apennines are not uncommon (mostly in winter).

Winter in Italy

Winter in most of Italy is mild and warm. The temperature rarely drops below 0°C, although there are exceptions when it can drop to -15°C, but this happens very rarely. Throughout the winter, the weather in the south and north of the country is different - in the north it is cooler, more damp, and slight frosts are possible, while in the south the temperature can reach +12 - +15°C.

It is cold in Italy in December, both in the north and in the south. But, if in the northern regions of the city are covered with snow, then rainy weather sets in in the southern and central regions. In the north of the country, the ski season opens in December. Numerous Italian ski resorts are happy to open their doors to everyone. A stable snow cover forms in the middle of the month, and more and more tourists arrive in the Italian mountains for the Christmas holidays. The thermometer here is consistently below zero - from -15°С to -5°С, depending on the altitude. However, such weather is quite easy to bear, since the relative humidity level is quite low.

In Central Italy, you are unlikely to see snow on the streets in December, the average daily air temperature this month is +5 - +13°C. In Rome, the range of daily temperatures is +6 - +12°С, this month it is quite rainy and windy. A little cooler in Pisa and Florence - from +4°С to +11°С. In Venice in December from +0°С to +7°С, fogs are often present, and it rains, it is very humid and damp. The water in the sea reaches its temperature minimum and is +12°C. The swimming season has long been closed, so the beaches are used only for walking.

In the south, December air warms up to +13 - +16°C during the day. But, in "sunny Italy" in December, the sun becomes less. For example, in Sicily, half a month will be marked by rain. At the same time, this does not mean at all that they will follow each other in a row. Sardinia, located to the west of the mainland, experiences almost similar weather conditions. The resorts of the Neapolitan Riviera are also distinguished by softness, but it is somewhat cooler here: in Ischia, the daily fluctuation of the thermometer column is +7 - +13 ° С, in Sorrento - +8 - + 13 ° С, in Capri and Naples it is warmer during the day - up to +14°С.

The weather in Italy in January is rich in precipitation, it is also cool, there are frequent fogs, and there is almost no frost. Milan and Verona will be the coldest. Here, the average daily air temperature in January is only +4°C, and the nighttime temperature drops to -2°C. Many lakes in this part of Italy, in the middle of winter, are already covered with a layer of ice. Venice in January is very uncomfortable. There is a significant rise in the water level - approximately 1 - 1.5 meters. The weather is not the warmest: -1 - +6 °C during the day, on top of that - a high level of humidity, almost everyday fogs and strong winds blowing literally every nook and cranny of the city. In the resorts of the Ligurian coast, the air temperature is noticeably warmer, due to the softening effect of the sea, but also much rainier. So, in Genoa, half of the month is with precipitation, and the range of temperature fluctuations is +5 - +11 °C.

In the capital in January it is + 11 ° C during the day, and at night the thermometer drops to + 4 ° C. In Florence, located in the center of the Apennine Peninsula, by noon the air warms up to +9°C, and after sunset, the mercury column of the outdoor thermometer tends to 0°C. In Pisa, the January weather forecast is very similar to the capital, but there is somewhat less rainfall. However, due to frequent fogs and freezing winds, it is colder here, around +6 - +7°C. Water warms up to only +11°С.

It is warmest in the south of Italy - in Palermo and in Naples - during the day + 14 ° С, at night + 11 ° С. But, in Naples in January it is also quite rainy. On the island of Capri, it is a little cooler - +4 - + 12 ° C, in Sorrento, on the Amalfi coast, similar weather is observed during the day, but the nights are warmer.

And in the Italian Alps in January, real winter reigns! Here, sub-zero air temperatures are observed, which gradually fall as the altitude increases. In ski resorts, the average daily air temperature in January ranges from -8°C to -3°C. Severe frosts are rare.

February is the coldest month of the year. In February, there are usually both cloudy and sunny days. In the north of Italy, snowfalls will await you, and in the southern part - rains. There are fogs in the Po Valley, most of the month the sky is wrapped in dense clouds, and icy “tramontana” winds occasionally blow, which cause significant discomfort. In cold Verona and cool Milan, the average daytime air temperature in February will reach +7°C, and at night the thermometer stays at 0°C. In Venice, it is still humid and damp, but due to the softening effect of the Adriatic, the city is a little warmer - from 0°C to +9°C. On some February days, the temperature rises to +11 - +12°C. But there are also cold spells. The coast of the Ligurian Sea is drier and calmer. The average daily temperature in February in Genoa and Portofino is +5 - +11°C. The temperature of the surrounding waters reaches, so far, only +13°C.

In Rome, during the day the air will warm up to +12°C, and at night it will be about +5°C. It rains quite often, but they are replaced by hours or even days of clear sun. In Florence in February, around +12°C is expected during the day, but with the onset of twilight - only +3°C. The sea temperature in February will reach only +13°C.

Palermo will delight with a large number of warm and sunny days. During the day in February it is +15°C, and at night - +11°C. A little cooler in Capri - the average daily air temperature in February here is +12°C. As for precipitation, their amount is small, but dampness is felt acutely.

In February, Italian ski resorts are in full swing. Here you can admire truly winter landscapes with bright sun and snow sparkling in its rays. The temperature spread is different and depends mainly on the height difference. So, in Bormio, the average daily air temperature in February ranges from -2°C to -8°C, in Sestriere from +1°C to -7°C, in Courmayeur - +1°C during the day and -5°C in the dark. time of day, in other elevated areas these figures are 2 - 3 degrees higher.

Spring in Italy

Spring in Italy is a great time, especially suitable for sightseeing trips. Spring weather is not long in coming and already in early March the sun is shining brightly all over the country, the first flowers are blooming, birds are chirping merrily, and the air temperature is rapidly creeping up. The middle of spring brings warm and stable weather, but May pleases with the first hot days.

In March, the weather in Italy is perhaps the most unpredictable. In practice, it is never possible to predict what to expect today. The weather in Italy in March is rich in both sunny and rainy days. Rains are especially to be expected in the north of the country. Most precipitation is expected in Genoa. But, this is only until the middle of the month. From mid-March, the weather in Italy becomes, for real, spring, and the number of sunny days steadily arrives. So, in Milan and Venice during the day the air will warm up to only + 12 ° C, and at night it will cool down to + 3 ° C.

Rome and Pisa will be the most comfortable. There, the temperature during the day rises to + 15 ° C, and at night it will be only + 7 ° C. In Florence, it will also be quite warm: the average daily air temperature will be +14°C. The water temperature will only rise to +14°C.

In March, Naples will please with daytime temperatures of +15 - +17°C, at night the environment cools here to +7°C. The Italian islands will also be pampered with a large number of warm days. In Sardinia and Sicily at midday in March, up to +16 - +17°C is expected, the nights in the southern provinces are also warm - from +10°C to +12°C. On Capri and Ischia during the day, on average, + 15 ° C.

Fans of ski holidays in March are still waiting for winter resorts. The most stable snow cover is observed in Bormio. During the day, the air warms up here no higher than +2°C, and as it gets dark outside, the resort holds down a slight frost - about -6°C. It is much warmer in Sestriere, belonging to the western region of Val di Susa. In the Dolomites and Val d'Aosta, the skiing season ends the earliest (usually at the end of February).

April is already, truly, the spring month in Italy. Almost completely settled sunny weather is an ideal condition for sightseeing tours in one of the most romantic countries in Europe. The further south you head, the more you will enjoy the warm and sunny weather and the lack of precipitation. True, April is not quite warm in order to take bathing accessories, but it is quite clear in order to take dark glasses on the road. Daylight is gradually added, and with it the activity of the heavenly body increases. Its rays are already baking a little, but they are still gentle and not aggressive.

As usual, it is coolest in April in the northern regions of Italy. In Venice, it is +16°C during the day, +8°C at night, and, approximately, from the middle of the second decade, the air warms up significantly, and the city literally blossoms under the gentle rays of the sun. In Verona and Genoa, the air warms up to +17°C during the day and cools down to +8°C at night. In other resorts of the Ligurian coast (for example, in Portofino and San Remo), nighttime temperatures are a degree higher.

In Rome and Pisa during the day the thermometer reaches +18°C, and at night it drops to +9°C. Most of all, Florence will delight you with warm days. Here the air warms up to +19°C.

The southern provinces and islands of the Mediterranean Sea at the "equator" of spring do not contribute to a full-fledged beach relaxation. But, lovers of natural tanning have every chance of acquiring it. In Sicily and Sardinia, the weather in April pleases +19 - +21°C during the daytime, but it's too early to swim, the sea is quite cold.

In mountainous areas, the skiing season closes everywhere. Here began the rapid process of melting snow, as the environment heats up to positive values. So, in Bormio, at least + 7 ° C is expected during the day. The exceptions are areas with eternal glaciers. On several tracks of Cervinia, they ride until August - September.

In May, the weather in Italy is already becoming, practically, summer and is characterized by stable warm and sunny days. Rainfall throughout the country is minimal. May dresses bushes and trees in rich, dense greenery, not yet scorched by the treacherous sun, and covers the earth with a magical, fragrant carpet of colorful flowers. Many will be delighted with the number of blooming flowers: bougainvilleas, hydrangeas, irises, wisterias open up to the May sun, representing an incredible, bewitching spectacle. Italian cities wash themselves in the morning dew and dress in their finest clothes. Only in this period you will be lucky to see such a rich palette of natural "colors".

In the northern regions of Italy, according to tradition, it will be the coolest (the north, after all). During the day in Venice and Genoa it will be +21°C, in Verona and Milan it will be +22°C. On the coast of the Ligurian Sea during the day +21 - +22°C, at night - +13 - +14°C. However, the water in the northern regions will still be quite cool. The water temperature in May warms up to only +18 °C.

In Rome and Florence in May it will be, on average, +23°C during the day. At the same time, the night air will still be quite cool - about +11 - +12°C.

May is very sunny and dry in Sicily. During the day, the air temperature on the island stays at +23 - +25°C, the evenings are still cool - from +8°C to +14°C. In Bari and Naples during the day the air heats up to +23 - +24°C, and after sunset it rapidly cools down to +13 - +15°C. In Capri and Sardinia, a couple of degrees cooler here, the air temperatures range between +21°C and +22°C, and as dusk deepens, the environment cools down to +11 - +12°C.

Summer in Italy

Summer in Italy is considered the peak of the season, when there are a lot of vacationers, the weather is hot, and the sea is warm. The weather in Italy in summer is beautiful, therefore, there is a large influx of tourists. In this regard, prices are rising, but this does not stop those who dream of relaxing on a magnificent beach under the Italian sun. It is worth remembering that in June in Italy the air humidity is very high and especially hot days are very stuffy.

The weather in June in Italy is not so hot yet, and the sea, as a rule, already warms up to +20°C - +23°C. In Genoa, the temperature will rise to +24°C during the day, and drop to +18°C at night. In Venice, it will be one degree warmer during the day, but at night it will be only +15°C. Verona and Milan will delight in June with hot air temperatures - + 26 ° C during the day and + 16 ° C - at night. In Turin and San Remo, the maximum readings of the thermometer fluctuate in the range of +23 - +24°C, and on some days "jumps" up to +26 - +27°C or "falls" up to +19 - +20°C are recorded.

It will be hot in June both in Florence and in Rome. Here the thermometer will not fall below +27°C. In Pisa and Rimini at noon in June, the average air temperature reaches +25 - +27°C.

In Bari and Naples in June in the daytime the thermometer shows up to +27 - +28°C, in Sicily - +25 - +28°C in the first half of the month and +29 - +30°C in the second, and at night, mostly +18 - +20°C.

July is the middle of summer, therefore, all of Italy is buried in greenery and bright colors. Around white and pink flowering shrubs. Luxurious Italian asters begin to bloom. In July, the weather in Italy becomes even hotter and drier, with almost no rain. Clear weather turns into exhausting heat. On the hottest days, when winds from the Sahara prevail, the air warms up to +35°C. Another aggravating circumstance is stuffiness, provoked by an increased level of relative humidity, which is about 70%. Due to stuffiness, the “interpretation” of temperatures is significantly distorted - the heat is felt stronger than it really is. The temperature of sea water in July is also quite high. In Sicily, in July, the water warms up to +24°C. In the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian seas the situation is practically the same: +24 - +26°С.

The most tolerable thermometer readings in July are recorded in the extreme northern regions of the country: during the day - about +25 - +28°C, after sunset - from +18°C to +19°C. In the central regions of Italy, as a rule, 1 - 3 degrees more.

In the south - in Sicily, Naples, Bari and Salerno, daily air temperatures in July reach +30 - +35°C. In Sicily, the evenings are somewhat warmer - approximately +21 - +23°C, and in the southern cities of the Italian boot, temperatures fall into a more modest range - from +18°C to +20°C.

August in Italy is the hottest month. At this time, the daily air temperature often exceeds + 35 ° C, rains are unlikely, and the Italians themselves can hardly endure such heat, successfully closing all factories and enterprises and going on vacation in August for several weeks, practically the whole country. Therefore, be prepared that in July, in numerous Italian resorts, Italians themselves will also be added to the endless crowd of tourists from all over the world.

As in any other summer month, in August Italy is immersed in greenery. It is time for lotuses to bloom, grapes, pears, and apples to ripen. The water temperature in August is just perfect, like fresh milk and reaches +26°C. Especially hot weather is in the southern regions. Here the air temperature warms up to +34 - +37°C. So, in Naples and its environs, at lunchtime, the air temperature in August reaches a mark of at least + 31 ° С, sometimes it can be + 35 - + 36 ° С. On the Sorrento Peninsula and the Amalfi Coast, the heat is much easier to bear thanks to the blowing breezes. After sunset, you can count on +19 - +20°C. It is noticeably warmer than the evening in Sicily - about +22 - +25°С, but during the day the island is like a hot frying pan - +33 - +36°С.

During the day, the air in the ancient capital in August steadily warms up to +29 - +30°С. Sometimes weather forecasters register everything +32 - +35°C in the shade. Not a single rain may fall for the whole month. By night, the air cools, on average, to +18 - +19°C, but you don’t feel cool, because the walls of city buildings perfectly retain the heat accumulated during the day.

In the north of the country, the daily air temperature in August of +30°C and above is quite a characteristic phenomenon. By night, the sun stops frying, although the stuffiness still does not let go. The resorts of the Ligurian Sea will delight you with mild weather, during the day it is about +27 - +28°С, and at dusk - around +18 - +19°С. In Venice during the day the temperatures change from +27 - +30°С to +18°С. It will be hot in Milan in August - in the afternoon it will be about +29 - +31°С.

Autumn in Italy

The beginning of autumn in Italy is a great time for a beach holiday and excursion programs. The heat has finally “loosened its grip”, the humidity is slowly returning to normal, and breathing becomes easier every day. The velvet season brings more moderate air temperatures, and the sea is still warm, so water procedures will be very pleasant.

In September, the weather in Italy is hot in summer. You can't even tell that autumn has come. However, by the middle of the month, that heat, from which there was no escape in August, is no longer in sight. Italy is gradually cooling down. By the end of September, the weather changes, the rains come. But, they do not pour every day and are diluted with sunny days. Nights in September are already quite cool.

In September, some resort areas begin to close. In particular, swimming in Rimini is allowed, as a rule, only until the first or second week of September, after which the beach is closed. In the southern regions such as Capri, Sicily, Apulia and others, the water remains warm until mid-October and is approximately +24°C.

In the southern regions of Italy, the average daily air temperature in early September reaches +28 - +30°C, however, by the middle of the month they steadily drop to +26 - +27°C. At night, the environment cools down to +19 - +21°C.

In the central regions of Italy in the second half of September, there is a high probability of rain. In Rome, Livorno, Pisa, Florence, during the daytime, the air temperature in September ranges from +20°C to +27°C, and in the dark - from +15°C to +18°C.

In Milan, Verona and Venice in the evenings, mainly +15 - +16°C, during the day - +20 - +24°C, rains are also not excluded.

October in Italy is the continuation of the velvet season. In early October, the weather is still good, although cloudy days and rain are possible. Rains are especially typical for the northern regions. In Venice, Verona and Milan during the day in October it is usually +17 - +20˚C, and at night about +8 - +10˚C. In Turin, during the day, the temperature values ​​are similar, but in the evenings it is a little colder - about + 7˚C. In the southern regions a little warmer.

In November, the weather is no longer so stable, it can rain, the north and northeast winds blow, but even in November there are often warm sunny days. Late varieties of figs and grapes, oranges, bergamot, and chestnuts ripen in Italy in November.

The northern regions are especially cold. In Venice, due to the abundance of water, it is chilly even during the day - +11 - +12 °C, and at night the temperature drops to +4 - +8 °C. The Ligurian coast has a “wet” reputation in the last autumn month - there is a lot of rainfall here.

The weather in Rome and Florence in November is quite dry and favors hiking. In Rome, the average daytime temperature in November is +16˚C, and at night it cools down to +9 °C. The water in the sea is completely unsuitable for swimming. Its temperature is +14˚C. Perhaps only a walrus can plunge into the Mediterranean or the Adriatic.

In general, in the south and insular Italy in November it is warmer and drier. In Sicily, the average air temperature in November is +18°C, and in the evening it becomes cold - +13°C. However, sunny weather still dominates here. In mid-November, the slopes of the Alps are already covered with a layer of first snow, but not yet in sufficient volume to open the ski season.

The distribution of precipitation in Italy is very uneven. In the pre-alpine regions, up to 1,200 mm of precipitation falls annually. In winter, long snowfalls are not uncommon here, and at altitudes of more than 2,000 meters, snow lies up to 200 days a year. In the central regions of the Apennine Peninsula, no more than 750 mm of precipitation falls per year, the maximum falls on the winter months - in the summer, in general, there is no more than 100 mm of precipitation. In the south of the peninsula, as well as in Sicily and Sardinia, it is even drier - the total amount of precipitation barely reaches 500 mm per year, and in the summer in Cagliari or Palermo it is not uncommon for months without rain at all (usually July).

When to go to Italy

Italy is a country spoiled by tourists, it loves such attention to itself and in every possible way encourages foreign tourists to enjoy its beauties. There are always a lot of tourists here - regardless of the season. Approximately 60% of the cultural values ​​of all of Europe are located in Italy, where almost any Italian city is a real open-air museum.

To choose the best time for a trip to Italy, you need to clearly formulate 2 questions for yourself: what type of holiday you are looking for and what part of Italy you are going to. If you would like to go skiing, then welcome to the Italian Alps from mid-December to mid-March. At this time, the snow cover is the most stable, the weather is excellent, and the choice of ski resorts is impressive.

A trip to Rome is best planned for April - May and September. The rest of the time it's either too hot or too crowded. In winter, the weather in the Eternal City is not bad, but a number of attractions are simply closed. Approximately the same picture in Naples.

Turin, Milan, Venice and Florence are best traveled from May to the end of September, when warm weather is accompanied by low rainfall. But, this is the high season and prices for goods and services go through the roof at this time. From November to March it is overcast, cool and rather damp, and in Venice in general the weather is often vile.

In Rimini, the best beach holiday lasts from early June to mid-September. Before - the sea is cold, later - the beaches are closed. But, the summer months are also the high season, there are a lot of people, and the price tag is crazy.

It is hot and dry on the Italian islands in summer, however, the proximity of the sea noticeably softens the heat. The summer season here lasts from May to mid-October. And in spring and autumn, it is quite comfortable here for active recreation or exploring local attractions.

The main thing is to remember one simple thing. In the Mediterranean countries of Europe, August is always the hottest and most expensive month, when there are just a lot of tourists everywhere, but in Italy this month is just the peak of tourist madness! The fact is that in August, all factories, factories and enterprises are closed all over the country, and all Italian workaholics go on vacation for 2-3 weeks! And what would you think? Of course, they also go on vacation, and often, it is to their native Italian resorts. Therefore, crowds of local, Italian ones are also added to the crowds of foreign tourists, and Italians, as you know, are extremely noisy people themselves. Therefore, if you do not like to relax like a herring in a barrel, it is better to avoid visiting Italy in August. Moreover, any of its areas.

Well, what about without shopping in Italy! Saldi is the name given to discounts in Italy. The traditional sales and discount seasons for this country in each region fall on different days, as a rule, discounts begin in the south of the country and move north, but, in general, cover the period from the end of the Christmas holidays (January 5-7) to the end of February - March (winter), or from the first decade of July to the beginning or end of September (summer). Sales begin with small discounts of around 10 - 30%, but at this time you can buy the highest quality and interesting things. By the end of sales, discounts can reach up to 50 - 70%!

Tours to Italy - special offers of the day

Italy is one of the best countries for tourism in Europe. The climate of Italy and the sights in it are unusually attractive, and millions of people from all over the world readily recognize this. Resorts on the coasts of two seas at once - the Mediterranean and the Adriatic, ski slopes in the north of the country, chic shopping with the most fashionable goods in Milan, as well as the rich cultural heritage of the great power - Ancient Rome, all these factors as one provide the country with a year-round influx of tourists.

The climate in the country, of course, varies depending on the time of year. But this does not prevent the influx of foreigners, just, depending on the seasons, tourist areas are shifting to different parts of the country.

Features of climatic zones in Italy

The climate in Italy is very diverse. The significant length of the Apennine Peninsula from north to south, on most of which Italy is located, affects climate change in Italy, depending on the region and season. So, meteorological scientists identified 5 climatic zones in the state:

Ski resort in January

In the region of Liguria, there is also another climatic zone that scientists have not identified as a separate area on the weather map, however, warm summers and snowy winters reign almost throughout the Apennines, almost like in the Alps.

Main seasons for tourists in Italy

Depending on the location and time of the year, various resorts open or close around the country, so such a vacation is called seasonal and subdivided into the following categories:

  • Since December, millions of ski lovers flock to the Alpine part of Italy, settling in hotels, private houses and chalets. Numerous ski lifts, cafes, restaurants, clubs and après-ski parties begin to operate. Such fun takes over Christmas, New Year and the whole three months of the next year, until mid-March.
  • In the off-season, that is, from the end of March to the middle of May, as well as in October and November, when the weather is no longer too hot, and winter has not yet come into its own, the time for excursion programs begins. Many city hotels are populated, tour agencies record high sales, and buses with tourists are everywhere on country roads.

Tourists visit Rome, Naples, Florence, Venice, Milan and many other cities, including the Vatican and San Marino, either on their own or with the help of experienced guides.

  • Starting from the May holidays, many of our compatriots traditionally travel to Italy for the opening of the beach season. The sea warms up enough only by the middle of the month, but the entire beach infrastructure starts working a little earlier. At the height of the season, June - August, the beaches are filled with noisy crowds of vacationers, families with children, and at the end of the summer holidays and until October, the velvet vacation season continues on the coasts of the country.
  • During the velvet season, it becomes noticeably cooler, the sea near the coast has a temperature of 23 ° C, the air warms up to 26 ° C during the day, but in the evening it already becomes a little cold without demi-season clothes.
  • In Italy, as the world capital of fashion, there is another pronounced season that does not depend on climate and weather conditions - this is the traditional period of huge discounts on all famous clothing brands from past collections. A huge number of fashionistas from all over the world occupy the country's most famous outlets in July-August and January-February, bringing home stylish wardrobe items for only 20-30% of the original price.

Beach holidays in July

Important! From the above list, it can be seen that Italy can satisfy the needs of every vacationer and offer the most comfortable stay on its territory. It must also be said that the developed road network, infrastructure for tourists, the responsiveness of the population and many other positive factors are increasingly driving feelings of complete freedom in this state for independent travelers.

Essential wardrobe items you might need on a trip to Italy

Depending on the season, the tourist must fill his suitcase before the Italian holidays differently, namely:

  • At the height of the beach season, you will always need bright shorts, t-shirts, summer skirts, swimwear, swimming trunks, masks, snorkels - everything you need for a comfortable stay at the sea's edge and enjoying the breeze and tan. However, we should not forget that the country is highly developed and European, so in the evening you may well need evening (for restaurants, cocktail parties and other events) or stylish and youthful (for bars and discos) things.

At the same time, it is worth considering that there are practically no sharp cold snaps in the summer, but in case of a one-day trip to the mountains, it is still worth taking a light windbreaker with you. And, of course, you should always keep a high-protection sunscreen at the ready to avoid the effects of long-term tanning.

  • For skiers, a standard set is always required - a ski suit (and the higher its quality, the better), thermal underwear, warm closed shoes, preferably waterproof and with a membrane, a skier's hat and sunglasses. In addition, you should take good gloves and a set of winter clothes (preferably without fur and leather) for ordinary walks in cities and in mountainous areas.
  • In the case of an excursion program in winter or autumn, clothes should be loose, since you will have to walk a lot, and besides, if a tourist is going to shop in numerous discount stores, then it is generally better to carry a suitcase half empty so as not to overpay for overweight at airports when departure. However, there are also disadvantages here - any item purchased and used in the territory of the European Union will not be taken into account when refunding tax under the Tax Free system.

Tours in Italy in September

In principle, if a traveler has already had to visit other European countries in different seasons, his wardrobe will not be much different when traveling to Italy.

Weather in Italy by months of the year

Monthly weather in Italy is the most convenient way to plan your vacation. In the list below, each traveler can see what kind of weather awaits him when traveling to Italy at different times of the year.

January

Italy in January is very busy. The daytime temperature varies from +3°C in the north of the country to +17°C in the south, in the mountains the temperature can drop to -10°C - -20°C. Swimming in the country will be extremely uncomfortable, however, on about. Ischia, at the southernmost point of the state, is dominated by natural hot springs that heat the coastal waters to high temperatures. There is very little sun in the country in January, fogs often fall on the continental part, and strong winds blow and it rains all over the country, and heavy snowfalls in mountainous areas. The weather in Italy in January gives the feeling of a real European Christmas.

Weather in northern Italy in December

February

In February, the weather throughout Italy begins to improve, but the temperature in the regions does not change much, but generally repeats the previous month. The ski season continues, and the swimming season is still too far away.

March

In general, the temperature rises by 4-6°C throughout the country, but the weather is very unstable, and the temperature can either rise to +22°C or fall below +10°C. But the water begins to gradually warm up from a large number of sunny days, the once raging waves calm down, and the sea becomes clear, gradually acquiring an emerald color. In the mountains, especially in the areas at the foot of the Alps, the ski season is coming to an end, as the snow begins to melt at above zero temperatures.

April

In the very south of Italy, on the islands, summer is already in full swing, the thermometer rises to + 25 ° C, the sea warms up to comfortable temperatures. The country as a whole is experiencing significant warming. So, in Rome and Milan it is up to + 16 ° С, but the Adriatic Sea is still cold for swimming, and the beach season is not yet open, but extensive excursion tours are opening everywhere. In the Alps, in the resorts, the snow cover comes off, and juicy grass breaks through the ground. Precipitation at this time of the year is already quite rare.

May

The very beginning of the beach season and mass recreation in coastal hotel complexes. In the south, the temperature rises to +28°С, and on the Mediterranean coast, due to a light breeze, it is even lower - +24°С. But the same cannot be said about the sea temperature, and swimming in 18-degree water is still uncomfortable for many.

On a note. The Adriatic is traditionally a little colder than in the south, as cold currents make themselves felt. Thus, the sea temperature is +17°C, air temperature is not higher than +20°C on a bright sunny day.

Venice in March

June

The beach season begins - the beaches fill up, the sea heats up more and more every day, and if in early June its temperature ranges from 20 ° C to 22 ° C, then by the end of the month the water in the coastal zone heats up to + 25 ° C. Strong warm winds this month attract a large number of surfers to Italy, and school holidays begin for children, and parents take them to sunbathe in Italian resorts at air temperatures up to + 25 ° C.

July

In Italy, in July, the swimming season is in full swing, it is hot, up to 30 ° C, locally it can be up to 32–35 ° C, the sea is warmest, the rain is minimum, the wind gradually subsides, and stuffiness begins, which smoothly turns into evening and night. The weather this month is not much different from the coast of Antalya.

August

August in Europe is traditionally considered the month of holidays, and in Italy it is also the hottest of the year. In some parts of Italy, the temperature can reach +35°С, and the water warms up in some places even up to 27°С, while there is almost no wind and precipitation.

Note! The peak of beach holidays falls precisely on this period, and tourists should remember that hotels set the highest rates for vacationers.

The best escape from the heat will be a one-day excursion to the mountains, where already from a height of 1000 m or more the air temperature drops by 8-15°C. The period of active summer sales begins.

September

The Ligurian Riviera announces the beginning of the velvet season. The heat gradually begins to subside - from 22 ° C in the north to 18 ° C in the south of the country and the islands. Short-term rains begin, and every day they go more and more often, the sea temperature is kept at around 23 ° C. By the end of the month, the time for excursions begins for tourists who come to rest without children.

October

The temperature continues to drop and the national average is 19-20°C, the water cools down to 19°C in the Rimini area, but in the south you can still swim. The tour season is in full swing. A large number of festivals, gastronomic exhibitions, numerous traditional harvest fairs open in almost all villages of the country. In the mountains, abundant dank rains begin with an average daily temperature of no higher than 10 ° C.

August is holiday time in Italy

November

One of the most unpleasant months of the year for Italians is heavy drizzling rain, the wind rises, few sunny days, the air temperature even in Sicily is no higher than 18 ° C, and in Rimini, Venice and Milan it is even 12 ° C. Snowfalls begin in the mountains, which, however, almost do not create a snow cover, since melting immediately begins.

December

Italy in December - the beginning of the month is marked by damp and cold weather, the air temperature in Turin is 5 ° C, in the southern provinces - up to 15 ° C, the swimming season has long been closed, the excursion is also coming to an end. But in the mountains, on the contrary, there is a revival - ski slopes are gradually being put in order, ski lifts are being serviced, hotels are being repaired and, starting from the middle of the month, the season for skiers is opening, and preparations are in full swing for the celebration of Catholic Christmas.

Summing up, it must be said that the general attitude to the weather in the resorts depends, among other things, on the mood of the tourists themselves. So, some may not like ideal sunny days, and someone can be happy to take a walk under some light autumn rain, just enjoying a long-awaited vacation. In addition, prices for many hotels and services fall significantly in the off-season.

All of Upper Italy is located in the transitional temperate subtropical zone. Due to its protection by the Alps and the Apennines, the Padana Valley is to a certain extent even characterized by a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. True, it rains throughout the year. Snow can fall from December to February. In Milan and Bolzano, temperatures can drop to -14°C or lower. But the upper temperature indicators in summer here often reach over +33 ° С.

Upper Italy

Adriatic - Riviera

Coast of the Adriatic Sea

The coasts of Tuscany, Liguria, Veneto, Marche and Emilia-Romagna are dominated by a subtropical climate. Summers are almost rainless, sometimes the drought lasts for months. True, in winter the temperature only occasionally drops below -10 ° C, and in summer the water is not as unbearably hot as in the interior of the country.

Central Italy

Central Italy has a pronounced Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and wet, mild winters. Winter frosts on the coast almost do not occur, but often - at high levels of the Apennines. As already noted, much more precipitation falls on the western coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea than on the Adriatic coast. Midsummer in Central Italy is especially unbearable in the cities.

Back streets in Palermo

Southern Italy, island Italy

Hot summers and surprisingly cool winters are characteristic of the climate of Southern Italy and the islands. The maximum summer temperatures often exceed +40 °C. True, the heat is often quite dry.

air currents

The extensive distribution of areas of high and low pressure, as well as their different intensities, create a special wind system throughout the year in Italy. Even in ancient times, winds were either feared or waited with hope.

Bora

Bora is a downward, squally northeasterly or easterly wind that comes from the Eastern Alps and the Dinaric Mountains and makes the waters of the Adriatic Sea rough. It is especially unpleasant in the Italian part of the Adriatic coast. So, for example, he brings sea water into the Venetian lagoon, which is why the square of St. Mark sometimes "goes under water."

Tramontana

The tramontana wind brings cold air from the North to the Mediterranean region. However, in the southern part of the Alps and on the peaks of the Apennines, it causes a foehn effect, that is, then it is especially dry and clear here. This wind becomes very unpleasant when combined with the mistral raging through the Rhone valley, or the east wind of the bora. Then only the Riviera remains protected from the gusts of cold air, framed by high mountains like an amphitheater.

Sirocco

Transparent sea off the coast of the island of Capri

Sirocco has a completely different character - a humid, warm south wind that occurs in dry and hot air masses over the Sahara and absorbs a lot of moisture on its way through the Mediterranean Sea to the North, which it gives off in places of mountain clusters (Apennines, Alps). By the way, this explains the large volumes of annual precipitation in the Riviera di Levante, in the Lombard and Venetian Alps. The sand and dust of the desert that sirocco brings with it often falls with rain over the Alps, and sometimes further north.

Libeccio

This wind from the southeast brings heavy rains. In northern Italy, libeccio is also known as mezzogiorno.

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Climatic conditions in the country of the Mediterranean type. Average winter temperatures range from 0°C to +12°C, and summer temperatures from +20°C to +28°C. Winters are mild in southern and central Italy, colder in the north.

The level of precipitation is maximum in winter. It often snows in the northern part. In summer, there is little precipitation, almost all days are sunny. The mountains have a subarctic climate with low temperatures and high rainfall.

Weather in Italy in winter

December

The last month of the year in Italy is characterized by cool weather. If in the southern part of the country the thermometer often reaches +17 C, then in the north it rarely rises to +10 C. In December, the weather is dry, there are often fogs. By the end of the month, the influx of tourists to the ski resorts of Italy begins - the snow cover has already formed on them.

January

January is the coldest and wettest month in Italy. The air temperature is several degrees lower than in December, in Rome and its environs it does not exceed +10 C. In combination with frequent precipitation, this weather is clearly not conducive to walking around the eternal city. At ski resorts, the temperature fluctuates around -5 C.

February

February weather in Italy is amazing. If in the countries located to the north the weather in February still “lights up” with frost and snow, then in Italy the temperature begins to rise as if it were spring outside. The average temperature by the end of the month reaches a pleasant +15 C, which leads to intensive flowering of plants. In the ski resorts of Italy, there is a peak influx of tourists.

Weather in Italy in spring

March

The first month of spring in Italy is ideal for excursions and sightseeing. A walk in interesting places not only in the Italian capital, but also in other places in Italy, at a temperature of almost +20 C, makes it possible not only to enjoy the inspection of ancient structures, but also to breathe fresh spring air. The country's ski resorts are gradually closing their doors. The water temperature in the Mediterranean Sea does not exceed +14 C - it is clearly too early to swim.

April

April is not a very comfortable month for visiting Italy. The thing is that in its northern part it is still cool, and in the south it is already possible to sunbathe - at +23 C this activity is very pleasant. But there is also a minus - the water warms up slowly and gets warmer by only 1-2 degrees. It rains periodically.

May

The last month of spring, May, in Italy is the start of the beach season. The air temperature gradually rises to +25 C, and water - to +18 C (at the end of the month +20 C). It is difficult to call this ideal resort conditions, but nevertheless, by the end of the month, there are already quite a lot of vacationers on Italian beaches. Also, the May weather contributes to sightseeing holidays.

Weather in Italy in summer

June

The best time to visit Italy is June. Pleasant, not scalding heat and the already well-warmed sea contribute to a beach holiday. During the day, the air temperature reaches +28 C, and the water warms up to very comfortable +23 C. June in Italy is considered one of the best for families with children.

July

Holidays in July in southern Italy are no longer as comfortable as in June. Air heated to a temperature exceeding +30 C and warm sea water (up to +25 C) are no longer refreshing and not all travelers are pleased. The best option is to rest in the northern part of the country. Here, on average, 5 degrees cooler.

August

If you think that it is hot in Italy in July, then look what happens in August. This period is marked by maximum temperatures throughout the country, reaching the highest maximum in the middle of the month. During the day, the thermometer crosses the mark of +35 C in the south and +32 C in the north. In August, there is a maximum influx of tourists, which affects prices in hotels in Italy.

Weather in Italy in autumn

September

In September, both a gradual decrease in air temperature begins, and a decrease in the number of tourists vacationing in Italian resorts and beaches. During the day no more than +28 C, a slight breeze blows. The water temperature is +22 C. The first month of autumn is pleasant both for a beach holiday and for sightseeing.

October

In October, the velvet season ends in Italy, which began in September. The air temperature does not exceed +22 C, and the water cools down to +19 C, which is a clear signal of the end of the beach season. It gets quite cool in the mountainous regions of the country - up to +5 C during the day. Winds along the entire coast of the country tend to increase.

November

Autumn comes into its own at 100%. During the day in November, the air warms up to no more than 18 C, and then in the south. In the north - 5-7 degrees cooler. We are not talking about swimming in the sea - 15-degree water inspires not many to swim.

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Italy has a mild Mediterranean climate. In summer, the weather in Italy is hot, with little rain.. The peak of the heat is in July. The coldest month is January. Winters are mild here., mean temperatures are always above zero. Moreover, it is important to note that the weather in Italy by months and the water temperature differ slightly depending on the territory (north or south), on average by 5 degrees (warmer in the south, colder in the north).

Weather in Italy by months (North)

Weather in Italy by months (south)

*The average values ​​for the month are given

The swimming season is in full swing from June to September inclusive. Because Italy is washed by the Mediterranean Sea, the water remains warm for a long time, which contributes to a long swimming season. If you do not like the heat, then go to Italy in September, at this time the water is warm and the air temperature is already acceptable (not stuffy, you can safely walk around the city). Read more about the features of choosing the most comfortable period and important points of a trip to Italy.

In the mountains of Italy (in the north), a lot of snow falls during the winter months. For this reason, there are a lot of ski resorts. Moreover, these resorts are very popular, they have a developed tourist infrastructure, a lot of services provided, and the ability to quickly get to popular areas of Italy (Venice, Milan) attract even more tourists here.

Also the weather in Italy varies greatly in the mountains. Some mountains do not allow warm air to pass from the south, which contributes to the difference in temperatures. Temperatures vary from north to south and west to east. So it’s better to watch the weather specifically for the city of interest than for the whole country as a whole.