When to go · Italy
Best Time to Visit Italy
Aim for October, May and September across most of Italy. Climate varies by region, so check your city below for the exact best months.
Go now
October, May, September
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
August, June, April
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
November, December
Wettest is November (206mm)
It depends where you go
climate varies by regionThe best month isn't the same across Italy. Here's when each city we track is at its best.
Wettest Nov (206mm)
Wettest Nov (153mm)
Hottest Jul (31°C)
Hottest Jul (29°C)
Wettest May (192mm)
Wettest Nov (307mm)
Wettest Nov (258mm)
Wettest May (162mm)
Wettest Jul (247mm)
Wettest Oct (192mm)
Wettest May (169mm)
Hottest Jul (30°C)
Italy month by month
Normals for Rome, Italy's main hub. Each month links to its full weather page.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° | 4° | ok | |
| February | 15° | 5° | ok | |
| March | 16° | 6° | ok | |
| April | 19° | 8° | ok | |
| May | 24° | 13° | go now | |
| June | 30° | 18° | ok | |
| July | 34° | 22° | ok | |
| August | 32° | 21° | ok | |
| September | 28° | 18° | go now | |
| October | 24° | 14° | go now | |
| November | 18° | 10° | think twice | |
| December | 14° | 7° | think twice |
5-year Open-Meteo ERA5 normals. Updated monthly.