Best time to visit Italy
The best time to visit Italy is late spring (May and June) and early autumn (September and October), when the weather is warm and settled, sights are pleasant to walk and the summer crowds have thinned. July and August are hot and the busiest, especially in cities and on the coast; winter is mild and much quieter, ideal for museums and food.
The short answer
The best time to visit Italy is May, June, July and September — the months with the most comfortable temperatures and the lowest rainfall of the year. The month-by-month table below shows why, and links each month to a full packing list.
Italy weather & when to go, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Wet days | When to go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 3°C / 37°F | 8 | Off-season |
| February | 13°C / 55°F | 4°C / 39°F | 8 | Off-season |
| March | 16°C / 61°F | 6°C / 43°F | 8 | Shoulder |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 8°C / 46°F | 9 | Shoulder |
| May | 24°C / 75°F | 12°C / 54°F | 6 | Best |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 16°C / 61°F | 4 | Best |
| July | 31°C / 88°F | 19°C / 66°F | 2 | Best |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 19°C / 66°F | 3 | Shoulder |
| September | 27°C / 81°F | 16°C / 61°F | 6 | Best |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 54°F | 8 | Shoulder |
| November | 16°C / 61°F | 8°C / 46°F | 10 | Shoulder |
| December | 13°C / 55°F | 5°C / 41°F | 10 | Off-season |
Best months in detail
- Italy in May: daytime highs around 24°C (75°F), nights near 12°C (54°F), and occasional rain (about 6 wet days).
- Italy in June: daytime highs around 28°C (82°F), nights near 16°C (61°F), and occasional rain (about 4 wet days).
- Italy in July: daytime highs around 31°C (88°F), nights near 19°C (66°F), and very little rain (about 2 wet days).
- Italy in September: daytime highs around 27°C (81°F), nights near 16°C (61°F), and occasional rain (about 6 wet days).
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