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Choose your city first. Spring and autumn can suit city walks. Summer is hot in Rome and the south.

Weather scores use Rome as a reference. They are not forecasts or measures of snow, prices or crowds. How to use these ratings

Your year in Italy
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Oct
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A 0 to 100 comfort rating from daytime heat, overnight chill, rainfall and storm risk, for Rome. Higher is better. Some booking links earn us a commission, at no extra cost to you.

Best months
May to Aug

The steadiest weather, peaking around May.

Shoulder
Mar to Apr, Sep to Oct

Other months to compare; prices and crowds depend on your destination and dates.

Low season
Nov to Feb

Compare prices for your dates. Weather cannot show the cheapest month.

The year at a glance

The ratings above use Rome weather. They cannot rate the whole country. Compare cities below before choosing a month.

Italy spans mountains, cities and islands. City weather does not tell you mountain snow or sea warmth.

May
Top Rome score
31°C
Rome Aug high
115mm
Rome Nov rain
3°C
Rome Jan low

Italy weather, city by city

The score above uses Rome. Compare five other cities before you choose a month.

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Average daytime high and monthly rain, 2001–2020

MonthRomeLazioMilanLombardyVeniceVenetoFlorenceTuscanyNaplesCampaniaPalermoSicily
Jan12°C
73 mm rain		7°C
47 mm rain		7°C
53 mm rain		6°C
55 mm rain		11°C
88 mm rain		13°C
97 mm rain
Feb12°C
77 mm rain		9°C
62 mm rain		9°C
73 mm rain		7°C
66 mm rain		12°C
67 mm rain		13°C
86 mm rain
Mar16°C
69 mm rain		14°C
64 mm rain		13°C
71 mm rain		11°C
63 mm rain		14°C
70 mm rain		16°C
74 mm rain
Apr19°C
56 mm rain		18°C
87 mm rain		17°C
71 mm rain		16°C
57 mm rain		18°C
56 mm rain		19°C
57 mm rain
May23°C
57 mm rain		22°C
106 mm rain		21°C
93 mm rain		20°C
63 mm rain		22°C
47 mm rain		23°C
27 mm rain
Jun28°C
34 mm rain		26°C
81 mm rain		26°C
72 mm rain		26°C
44 mm rain		28°C
33 mm rain		28°C
18 mm rain
Jul32°C
26 mm rain		29°C
68 mm rain		29°C
66 mm rain		30°C
33 mm rain		31°C
25 mm rain		31°C
7 mm rain
Aug32°C
26 mm rain		29°C
89 mm rain		29°C
80 mm rain		29°C
40 mm rain		32°C
24 mm rain		31°C
13 mm rain
Sep27°C
70 mm rain		24°C
80 mm rain		24°C
95 mm rain		23°C
66 mm rain		26°C
68 mm rain		27°C
61 mm rain
Oct23°C
82 mm rain		19°C
95 mm rain		19°C
87 mm rain		18°C
84 mm rain		22°C
76 mm rain		24°C
91 mm rain
Nov17°C
114 mm rain		13°C
137 mm rain		13°C
105 mm rain		12°C
96 mm rain		17°C
116 mm rain		19°C
87 mm rain
Dec13°C
92 mm rain		8°C
69 mm rain		9°C
77 mm rain		7°C
70 mm rain		12°C
84 mm rain		15°C
95 mm rain

Palermo has milder winter days than Milan. July is hot in Rome, Naples and Palermo.

These city estimates cannot describe the Alps, every coast or sea conditions.

Sources and weather notes

NASA POWER / MERRA-2 estimates use daily data from 2001–2020. Highs are average daily highs; rain is the average monthly total. This is gridded climate data, not station readings or a forecast. The Rome score above uses a separate weather input.

Rome data · Milan data · Venice data · Florence data · Naples data · Palermo data · Italy tourism season guide · Five city destinations · Palermo tourism · Checked October 2026

Italy month by month

Highs, lows, rainfall and the rating, for Rome.

JanuaryCool with a little rain.Great 62
Daytime high
12°C / 54°F
Overnight low
3°C / 37°F
Rainfall
80 mm

Cool with a little rain.

FebruaryCool with a little rain.Great 68
Daytime high
13°C / 55°F
Overnight low
4°C / 39°F
Rainfall
75 mm

Cool with a little rain.

MarchCool with a little rain.Ideal 82
Daytime high
16°C / 61°F
Overnight low
6°C / 43°F
Rainfall
65 mm

Cool with a little rain.

AprilMild with a little rain.Ideal 88
Daytime high
18°C / 64°F
Overnight low
8°C / 46°F
Rainfall
70 mm

Mild with a little rain.

MayWarm and dryIdeal 100
Daytime high
23°C / 73°F
Overnight low
12°C / 54°F
Rainfall
45 mm

Warm and dry.

JuneWarm and dryIdeal 100
Daytime high
27°C / 81°F
Overnight low
16°C / 61°F
Rainfall
30 mm

Warm and dry.

JulyHot and dryIdeal 93
Daytime high
30°C / 86°F
Overnight low
19°C / 66°F
Rainfall
20 mm

Hot and dry.

AugustHot and dry.Ideal 90
Daytime high
31°C / 88°F
Overnight low
19°C / 66°F
Rainfall
30 mm

Hot and dry.

SeptemberWarm with a little rain.Ideal 90
Daytime high
27°C / 81°F
Overnight low
16°C / 61°F
Rainfall
70 mm

Warm with a little rain.

OctoberMild with a little rain.Ideal 74
Daytime high
22°C / 72°F
Overnight low
12°C / 54°F
Rainfall
110 mm

Mild with a little rain.

NovemberCool with a little rain.Great 68
Daytime high
16°C / 61°F
Overnight low
8°C / 46°F
Rainfall
115 mm

Cool with a little rain.

DecemberCool with a little rain.Great 67
Daytime high
13°C / 55°F
Overnight low
4°C / 39°F
Rainfall
95 mm

Cool with a little rain.

Where you go changes when you go

01

The Alps and the north

Lakes and hiking in summer, skiing from December to March in the Dolomites. Milan and Venice are mild in spring and autumn.

02

Tuscany and the centre

Florence and Rome heat up in summer. Check the city table for your month.

03

The south and the islands

Long, hot summers and a warm shoulder into October across Naples, Sicily and the Amalfi Coast.

Best time to visit Italy for

Art cities

Compare spring and autumn for Rome, Florence and Venice. Check local events for busy dates.

The coast and islands

Compare June and September for coastal trips. Air temperature does not show sea warmth.

Food and wine

Check local harvest and food event dates for autumn trips.

Skiing

Check each resort’s lift and snow reports before you book a winter trip.

What is on, and when

Spring, April and May

Try city walks in spring. Weather still varies by place and day.

Harvest, September

Look for local harvest events in autumn. Check dates before you go.

Top tours in Rome Day trips in Italy

Where to stay in Italy

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Good to know

What is the best time to visit Italy?
Compare spring and autumn for city walks. The best month depends on where you go.
Is Italy too hot in summer?
July and August are hot, especially inland in Rome and Florence, and very crowded. The coast and the mountains are more comfortable, but spring and autumn are easier overall.
When is the best time for the Amalfi Coast?
June and September, with warm sea and sunshine but without the peak August prices and crowds.

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