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Climate of Italy

Italy's climate is temperate in the north and subtropical Mediterranean in the center and in the south. 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 kind of recreation.

For example, Northern Italy - the Po valley and the Alps - are characterized by a temperate continental type of climate. A mild subzero temperature is normal for winter in this region, and snowfall is not uncommon even in the valleys. On the Padan 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 here throughout the year.

In addition, due to the peculiarities of the country's relief, the air temperature strongly depends on the altitude 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 also not very pleasant moments in the Italian climate. In the south of the peninsula from March to October, dry hot winds from the Sahara - "sirocco", or "wide" blow. During this period, the temperature rises to + 35 ° C, while the dryness and dustiness of the air sharply increase. Also, there are often cold northerly or northeasterly "tramontana" winds blowing from the Apennines (mostly in winter).

Winter in Italy

Winters in most of Italy are mild and warm. The temperature rarely drops below 0 ° C, although there are exceptions when it can drop to -15 ° C, but this is very rare. 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 the cities are covered with snow, then in the southern and central regions rainy weather sets in. 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 tourists arrive in the Italian mountains for the Christmas holidays. The thermometer here is stable below zero - from -15 ° C to -5 ° C, depending on the height. However, this weather can be tolerated quite easily, since the relative humidity of the air is quite low.

In Central Italy, you will hardly 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 here. It is a little cooler in Pisa and Florence - from + 4 ° С to + 11 ° С. In Venice in December from + 0 ° С to + 7 ° С, there are often fogs and it rains, it is very humid and damp. The sea water reaches its minimum temperature and is + 12 ° C. The swimming season has long been closed, so the beaches are used only for walking.

In the south, the December air warms up to +13 - + 16 ° C during the day. But, in "sunny Italy" in December there is less sun. For example, in Sicily, half a month will be marked by rains. At the same time, this does not mean at all that they will go in a row one after another. Sardinia, located west of the mainland, experiences virtually the same weather conditions. The resorts of the Naples Riviera are also soft, but here it is somewhat cooler: in Ischia the daily temperature fluctuation is +7 - +13 ° С, in Sorrento - +8 - + 13 ° С, in Capri and Naples it is warmer in the daytime - up to + 14 ° C.

The weather in Italy in January is rich in precipitation, it is also chilled, there are frequent fogs, there are almost no frosts. It will be coldest in Milan and Verona. Here, the average daytime air temperature in January is only + 4 ° С, and the nighttime temperature drops to -2 ° С. 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 - by about 1 - 1.5 meters. The weather is not the warmest: -1 - +6 ° C during the day, in addition to everything - 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 it is also much rainy. So, in Genoa, half a month with precipitation, and the range of temperature fluctuations is +5 - +11 ° C.

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

The 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, real winter reigns in January! Subzero air temperatures are observed here, which gradually decrease with increasing altitudes. 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. February usually has both cloudy and sunny days. Snowfalls await you in the north of Italy, and rains in the south. There are fogs in the valley of the Po River, most of the month the sky is covered with dense clouds, occasionally icy tramontana winds 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. Venice is still humid and damp, but due to the softening effect of the Adriatic, the city is slightly warmer - from 0 ° C to + 9 ° C. On some days in February, the temperature rises to +11 - + 12 ° C. But, also, cold snaps occur. The coast of the Ligurian Sea is drier and calmer. The average daily air 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. Showers often fall, but they are replaced by hours, or even days of clear sun. In Florence in February during the day it is expected to be about + 12 ° C, but with the onset of dusk - only + 3 ° C. The sea temperature in February will reach only + 13 ° C.

Palermo will delight you with a large number of warm and sunny days. During the day in February it is + 15 ° C, and at night - + 11 ° C. Slightly cooler in Capri - the average daily temperature in February 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 the bright sun and, sparkling in its rays, snow. The range of temperatures is different and depends mainly on the difference in altitude. 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 the remaining 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 does not keep itself waiting long and already at the beginning of March the sun is shining brightly throughout the country, the first flowers are blooming, birds are chirping cheerfully, 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 rainfall is expected in Genoa. But, this is only until the middle of the month. From mid-March, the weather in Italy becomes truly spring, and the number of sunny days is steadily arriving. So, in Milan and Venice during the day the air will warm up to only + 12 ° C, and at night it will cool to + 3 ° C.

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

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

Winter resorts are still waiting for ski lovers in March. 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 is freezing with a light frost - about -6 ° C. It is much warmer in Sestriere, in the western region of Val di Susa. In the Dolomites and Val d "Aosta, the ski season ends earlier than anyone else (usually at the end of February).

April is already, in fact, the spring month in Italy. In practice, fully settled sunny weather is an ideal condition for sightseeing tours in one of the most romantic countries in Europe. The further south you go, the more you will enjoy warm and sunny weather and no rainfall. True, April is not quite warm in order to take bathing accessories, but quite clear in order to take sunglasses on the road. Daylight hours gradually increase, and with it the activity of the heavenly body increases. Its rays are already a little hot, but they are still gentle and not aggressive.

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

In Rome and Pisa, during the day, the thermometer reaches + 18 ° C, and at night it drops to + 9 ° C. Florence will delight most of all 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 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 in the daytime, but it's too early to swim, the sea is quite cold.

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

In May, the weather in Italy already becomes almost summer and is characterized by stable warm and sunny days. Rainfall throughout the country is minimal. May dresses shrubs and trees in luscious dense greenery, not yet burnt out by the treacherous sun, and covers the earth with a magical fragrant carpet of variegated flowers. Many will be delighted with the number of blossoming flowers: bougainvilleas, hydrangeas, irises, wisterias open to the May sun, presenting an incredible, mesmerizing sight. Italian cities wash themselves in the morning dew and dress in their finest attire. Only during this period will you be lucky enough to see such a rich palette of natural "colors".

In the northern regions of Italy, by 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 + 22 ° C is expected. 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 will only warm up to +18 ° C.

In Rome and Florence in May there 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.

In Sicily, May is very sunny and dry. During the day, the air temperature on the island is kept at around +23 - + 25 ° C, 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, air temperatures vary 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 tourists, the weather is hot and the sea is warm. The weather in Italy is wonderful in summer, therefore, there is a large influx of tourists. In this regard, prices go up, but this does not stop those who dream of soaking up 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 yet so hot, and the sea, as a rule, is already warming 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 you in June with hot air temperatures - + 26 ° C during the day and +16 ° C - at night. In Turin and San Remo, the maximum thermometer readings range from +23 - + 24 ° C, and on some days "jumps" up to +26 - + 27 ° C or "drops" to +19 - + 20 ° C are recorded.

It will be hot in June in both Florence and Rome. Here the thermometer will not drop 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. All around white and pink flowering shrubs. Luxurious Italian asters begin to bloom. In July, the weather in Italy becomes even hotter and drier, almost no rain. Clear weather turns into a grueling 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%. Because of the stuffiness, the "interpretation" of temperatures is significantly distorted - the heat is felt stronger than it actually is. The temperature of the 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, daytime air temperatures in July reach +30 - + 35 ° C. In Sicily, 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 daytime air temperature often exceeds + 35 ° C, rains are unlikely, and the Italians themselves hardly endure such heat, successfully closing all factories and enterprises and going on vacation in August for several weeks, practically, by the whole country. Therefore, be prepared that in July at numerous Italian resorts, the Italians themselves will be added to the endless crowd of tourists from all over the world.

As in any other summer month, Italy is surrounded by greenery in August. The time comes for flowering lotuses, ripening of grapes, pears, apples. The water temperature in August is just perfect, like fresh milk and reaches + 26 ° C. The weather is especially sultry in the southern regions. Here the air temperature warms up to +34 - + 37 ° С. So, in Naples and its environs at lunchtime, the air temperature in August reaches 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 ° С. 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.

In the afternoon, the air in the ancient capital in August warms up steadily to +29 - + 30 ° С. Sometimes forecasters register all +32 - + 35 ° С in the shade. Not a single rain may fall for the whole month. By nightfall, the air cools down, on average, to +18 - + 19 ° С, but the coolness is not felt, because the walls of city buildings perfectly keep the heat accumulated during the day.

In the north of the country, the daytime air temperature in August is + 30 ° C and above - quite a characteristic phenomenon. By nightfall, the sun ceases to fry, although the stuffiness, as before, does not let go. The resorts of the Ligurian Sea will delight you with mild weather, during the day here about +27 - + 28 ° С, and with the onset of dusk - in the region of +18 - + 19 ° С. In Venice, during the day, temperatures change from +27 - + 30 ° С to + 18 ° С. It will be hot in Milan in August - during the day around +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 it becomes easier to breathe every day. The velvet season brings milder air temperatures, and the sea is still warm, therefore, water procedures will be very pleasant.

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

Some resort areas begin to close in September. In particular, in Rimini, swimming is allowed, as a rule, only until the first or second week of September, after which the beach is closed. In 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 decrease 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, the probability of rain is high. 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, in the afternoon - +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. The 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 around +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. The southern regions are slightly warmer.

In November, the weather is not so stable, it may rain, the north and northeast winds blow, but even in November there are often warm sunny days. In November, late varieties of figs and grapes, oranges, bergamot, chestnuts ripen in Italy.

It is especially cool in the northern regions. In Venice, due to the abundance of water, even during the day it is chilly - +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 precipitation here.

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

In general, in the south and island 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. Nevertheless, 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 enough 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 per year. In winter, there are frequent snowfalls here, and at altitudes of more than 2,000 meters, it snows for 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 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 summer in Cagliari or Palermo there are often 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 beauty. There are always a lot of tourists here - regardless of the season. In Italy, about 60% of the cultural values ​​of all of Europe are located, where almost every Italian city is a real open museum.

To choose the best time to travel to Italy, you need to clearly formulate 2 questions for yourself: what kind of vacation you are looking for and what part of Italy you are going to. If you are interested in 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 in April - May and September. The rest of the time it is either too hot or too many tourists. In winter, the weather in the Eternal City is good, but a number of attractions are simply closed. The picture is about the same in Naples.

It is best to go to Turin, Milan, Venice and Florence from May to the end of September, when warm weather is accompanied by low rainfall. But, this is a high season and prices for goods and services are going through the roof at this time. From November to March it is cloudy, cool and rather damp, and Venice in winter generally has nasty weather.

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

The Italian islands are hot and dry in summer, however, the proximity of the sea noticeably softens the heat. The holiday 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 apogee of tourist madness! The fact is that in August, all over the country, all factories, factories and enterprises are closed en masse, and all Italians-workaholics go on vacation for 2 - 3 weeks together! And what do you think? Of course, they also go on vacation, and often to their native Italian resorts. Therefore, crowds of local and Italians 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 rest like a herring in a barrel, it is better to avoid visiting Italy in August. Moreover, any of its areas.

Well, what about shopping in Italy! Saldi is the name given to discounts in Italy. The seasons of sales and discounts traditional 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 in the district 10 - 30%, but at this time you can buy the highest quality and interesting things. By the end of the sale, discounts can go up to 50 - 70%!

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The climatic conditions in the territory of the country are of the Mediterranean type. Average winter temperatures range from 0 ° С to + 12 ° С, and summer temperatures range from +20 ° С to + 28 ° С. In the southern and central parts of Italy, winters are mild, in the north, colder.

The level of precipitation is maximum in winter. There is often snow in the northern part. There is little precipitation in summer, 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 below December, in Rome and its environs it does not exceed +10 C. In combination with frequent precipitation, such weather clearly does not accompany walks in the eternal city. In 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 “gives a light” 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 an intense flowering of plants. In the ski resorts of Italy, there is a peak in the influx of tourists.

Weather in Italy in spring

March

The first month of spring in Italy is ideal for excursions and sightseeing. A walk around 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 buildings, but also to breathe in the 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 particularly 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 warms up by only 1-2 degrees. It rains periodically.

May

The last spring month, May, is the start of the beach season in Italy. The air temperature gradually rises to +25 C, and the water temperature - 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 a lot of vacationers on Italian beaches. Also, the May weather contributes to sightseeing rest.

Summer weather in Italy

June

June is a great time to visit Italy. A pleasant, non-scalding heat and an already well-warmed sea contribute to a beach holiday. During the day, the air temperature reaches +28 C, and the water warms up to a 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. The air warmed up to a temperature exceeding the mark of +30 C and warm sea water (up to +25 C) no longer refreshes and does not please all travelers. The best option is to rest in the northern part of the country. Here, on average, it is 5 degrees cooler.

August

If you think that it is hot in July in Italy, then take a look at 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, the maximum influx of tourists is observed, which affects the prices in hotels in Italy.

Weather in Italy in autumn

September

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

October

In October, Italy ends the velvet season that 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. In the mountainous regions of the country it becomes quite cool - in the daytime up to +5 C. Winds along the entire coast of the country tend to intensify.

November

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

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Here you can find information about the weather in Italy by month: average air and water temperatures, average monthly precipitation.

Climate and Italy weather- the brainchild of the warmth of the seas and mountain peaks, acting as a natural barrier to cold winds from outside.

In summer, dryness is combined with high temperatures. Winter brings the long-awaited coolness to the most sun-drenched Sardinia, and Rome can also bring snow.

Continental Italy, located on the Padawan Plain, is characterized by high air humidity, which leads to cold, foggy winters and stifling heat in summer. But precipitation is a rare guest.

The Alps of Italy are a different story. Summer from winter can be distinguished only by the type of precipitation that showers become, the rest of the time - heavy snowfalls. Closer to the water, the alpine severity softens, as exemplified by Lake Garda, framed by gardens and palm trees.

The main part of the "boot" is dominated by the climatic features of the Apennines, adjusted for zoning. Frosty winters, summer heat, western rains and eastern snows are the main features of the weather in this area.

    Weather In January

    The January homeland of pizza is covered in snow in places, it rains somewhere, but the closer you get to the south, the more joyful the conditions become. In fact, snow cover is not a luxury for the Italian Alps even in summer, but in January it is especially frosty here. Similarly, you can recall other highlands of the country, for example the Sicilian ones. Fogs and showers reign on the coast, January is their month. Yes, weather in Italy in January…

    Weather In February

    Italian February is in many respects identical to January: snow cover in some territories of the country, showers in others ... the rays of the sun are just the same rays of light, and there are more and more of them. Temperatures rise slowly but steadily. On the southern lands of Italy, in the "performances" of rains, there can be weekly intermissions for almost spring weather. So, weather in Italy in February implies that the average air in Rome ...

    Weather In March

    Italy in March is dynamic in terms of weather, that is, it still rains at the headwaters of the country, and the weather is chilly, but closer to the south, precipitation becomes less, and there is more heat. And this applies to weather in Italy in early March, in a couple of weeks spring will even look into the northern parts of the "boot" and give sunny moments. True, not everything is so simple and for a trip you will need an arsenal, including both ...

    Weather In April

    Finally, the dull streams of water from the sky cease to dominate the "boot", the warm sun begins to dominate, although not without excesses. In the north, the soil tired from rains will not dry out immediately and at night it will be quite chilly, closer to the south the weather is favorable and in the daytime in the capital the average air temperature will soar up to + 17 ° С, on the islands it will be a couple of degrees warmer, and colder ...

    Weather In May

    The month of May opens the season for sunbathing and even swimming. The heat does not bite yet, there is enough free space on the beaches and it is very comfortable to explore Italian sights. In Florence and Rome, the average air temperature will reach + 23 ° С, in Milan, Rimini and Sicily it will be one degree lower, but the water near the islands will warm up to + 18 ° С. Weather in Italy in May manifests itself as cool ...

    Weather In June

    June heats the Italian water area to + 23 ° C on average, while the average daytime temperatures reach + 27 ° C in Rome, + 25 ° C in Venice and Sicily. It's getting really hot and tourists keep coming. High humidity only aggravates the stuffiness, clouds practically do not appear in the sky. Weather in Italy in June turns the mountainous part of the country and its coastal territories into an ideal in terms of ...

    Weather In July

    Summer median in Italy will be marked by average temperatures of + 30 ° C everywhere. Naturally, this thirty will be felt in different ways, depending on the territorial deployment. Bathing in Silicia will turn into a bath with fresh milk, the average water temperature will reach + 25 ° С. Weather in Italy in July causes a tourist influx, empty sunbeds will no longer be so, there will be ...

    Weather In August

    The capital on the days of the end of warm days will lose several thermal degrees. The air temperature will drop to average + 28 ° С. Venice will behave similarly to Rome, nothing will change compared to July in Florence - it is still + 30 ° С, but the thermometers in Sicily and in Milan will be in solidarity with the capital. The water will not cool down, but provided that only average indicators are specified above, you can imagine a typical ...

    Weather In September

    The line between the summer and autumn seasons is practically erased. With the arrival of September, Italy is even more transformed, this is how the velvet of the weather canvas of Italy is felt. In Rome, the average air temperature drops to + 26 ° С, as well as in Florence, Milan and Venice by 2 degrees colder, and in Sicily by a degree hotter, besides, the water is still warm (+ 23 ° С on average) ... At the end of the month weather in Italy…

Italy is called sunny, but the weather here is very capricious. The country is located on the Apennine Peninsula. Despite the small area, the topography of the area varies significantly between regions. It is because of this, and also because of the considerable length from north to south, the climate in Italy has a number of features that cannot be ignored when planning a trip.

Climatic features of mainland and island Italy

The mild Italian climate is not the same in different regions of the country. So in the north, the climate is more temperate, while in the center and southern regions it is subtropical Mediterranean.

Northern Italy, Alps

The Alps have a temperate continental climate. In winter, here the thermometer's thermometer drops to the marks with a minus sign, a cold bora wind blows, and it often snows. In the mountains, however, it does not melt throughout the winter months, falling abundantly from the beginning of October to the end of May. Most precipitation is on the slopes of the Carnic Alps (up to 3300 mm per year). Summers are short and rather cool, with frequent precipitation with thunderstorms and almost constant fog. The climate is softened only near large lakes (Maggiore, Garda, Como), along which palm trees, olive and citrus trees grow, and in the summer months it is much warmer.

The average temperature is 12 degrees. Annual precipitation level is 1000-1200 mm.
For example, in Venice, Milan and Turin, located in northern Italy, summers are rather humid and hot, with frequent short-term thunderstorms, and winters are frosty. In Florence, which is slightly to the south, the weather is more favorable and mild. From the beginning of May to the end of September it is sunny with practically no precipitation, and from the end of October the rainy period begins, flowing into a snowy winter.

Po Valley

In the valley of the Po river in northern Italy, it is cool, cloudy and foggy in winter, cold winds "tramontana" and "mistral" blow.

Padan plain

In the Padan Plain, the climate gradually changes from subtropical to moderately continental. In summer it is hot here, and in winter it is cool, sometimes frosty, fog prevails. Snow falls on the plains and lies from three weeks to one month a year, at an altitude of 100 to 2000 meters - from three to seven months. Thunderstorms, hail and heavy rains are frequent in summer and spring.

Temperature indicators: summer 23-24 degrees; winter from 0 to -10 degrees. Annual precipitation is 600-1000 mm.

Apennine peninsula

In the interior of the peninsula, where the main landscape is deciduous forests, meadows and steppes, the continental climate is widespread. The winters are wet, long, with fogs, and the summers are sultry and hot. Snow is extremely rare. Two-thirds of the year are sunny, cloudless days, from Africa the "sirocco" wind brings heat and reddish dust to the southern regions of the country. In winter, the northwestern mistral blows from the Gulf of Lyon. It is rather cold on the peaks of the Apennine mountains. For example, snow lies in the mountains around the southern city of Palermo for most of the year.

The most favorable climate on the coast of the Ionian Sea, in the Ligurian Riviera, where the sea breeze brings freshness, on the islands of Sardinia and Sicily, where most of the resorts are concentrated, and the temperature is kept around 32-38 degrees (the registered maximum is 45 degrees) in summer and 18-22 degrees in winter.
There are also climatic differences between the western and eastern slopes of the Apennine Mountains. On the first, most of the precipitation is represented by rains, and the climate is quite mild, on the second - by snowfalls.

In summer, temperature indicators are kept around + 35 degrees. The driest and hottest in July and August. In winter, the thermometer rarely drops to minus marks.

Clothes for traveling in Italy

For traveling in the summer months in the warm, dry regions of Italy, lightweight clothing made from natural fabrics and a headdress are suitable. In winter, it is advisable to bring demi-season clothing and an umbrella. And to conquer the Alpine peaks and spend time in this area, you will need warmer winter outerwear and shoes.

Where and when to go

In order not only to choose the right clothes, but also not to be mistaken with the place of rest, it is worthwhile to determine the purpose of the trip for yourself in advance.

If a ski vacation is a priority, then you should go to Italy in winter. The same period is most suitable for visiting art galleries and museums, as well as for shopping tours. In spring and autumn, when there is no stifling heat, it is most pleasant to spend your vacation, devoting most of your time to excursion programs. Summer is the peak of boat trips and beach holidays.

Transport in Italy

No travel is complete without transportation. Trains and planes, buses and maritime connections are all integral parts of travel. To visit the best corners of sunny Italy, it is better to get acquainted with the culture of the country, it is worth not only to plot a route, but also to get acquainted with all the intricacies of local public transport and traffic.

What to bring from Italy

When we hear “shopping in Italy,” we most often think of fashion boutiques, then we think of olive oil, pasta, cheese; some may have associations with Venetian glass or carnival masks. So what is next? Further - we bring to your attention a list of popular, original and simply interesting souvenirs and other goods that may interest you, and some will even turn out to be very useful.

Italian cuisine

The first things that come to mind when mentioning Italian food are pizza, pasta and risotto. In this form, Italian cuisine appears before us in any restaurants, but in the country itself it is much more diverse, and one of its features is the difference in recipes for the same dishes in different regions of the country.

Features of Italian cuisine

The cuisine of the northern regions is characterized by the use of meat and dairy products (moreover, only sauces are prepared from minced meat, and large pieces are served as main dishes), and for the southern regions - vegetables and seafood.

Italy is one of the best countries for tourism in Europe. Italy's climate and sights are extremely attractive, and millions of people from all over the world willingly admit it. 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 richest cultural heritage of the great power - Ancient Rome, all these factors as one provide the country with a year-round influx of tourists.

The country's climate, of course, changes with the seasons. But this does not interfere with the influx of foreigners, it is just that, depending on the seasons, the tourist zones are shifted to different parts of the country.

Features of climatic zones in Italy

The climate in Italy is very varied. The significant length of the Apennine Peninsula from north to south, in 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, which scientists have not identified as a separate area on the meteorological map, but practically throughout the Apennines, warm summers and snowy winters reign, almost like in the Alps.

The main seasons for tourists in Italy

Depending on the area and time of year, various resorts open or close across the country, therefore such a vacation is called seasonal and is 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. This kind of fun takes over Christmas, New Years and the whole three months of the next year, right up to mid-March.
  • In the off-season, that is, from the end of March to mid-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 settled, tour bureaus record high sales, and buses with tourists are everywhere on country roads.

Tourists explore 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. In the high 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 country's coasts.
  • 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 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 the 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 vacation 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 rest on its territory. It must also be said that the developed road network, infrastructure for tourists, 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 in different ways, namely:

  • At the height of the beach season, you will always need bright shorts, T-shirts, summer skirts, swimwear, swimming trunks, masks, pipes - everything that is required for a comfortable stay at the edge of the sea and enjoying the breeze and tan. However, one 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 sudden 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 ready to avoid the effects of prolonged sunburn.

  • For skiers, a standard set is always required - a ski suit (moreover, 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, it is worth bringing 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 at 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 drawbacks here - any item purchased and used in the European Union will not be taken into account when refunding tax under the Tax Free system.

Excursions in Italy in September

In principle, if a traveler has already visited other European countries in different seasons, his wardrobe will not differ much 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 the weather will be like when traveling to Italy at different times of the year.

January

Italy is very lively in January. The temperature during the day varies from + 3 ° С in the north of the country to + 17 ° С in the south, in the mountains the temperature can drop to -10 ° С - -20 ° С. Swimming in the country will be extremely uncomfortable, however, on about. Ischia, in the southernmost point of the state, is dominated by natural hot springs, heating the coastal waters to high temperatures. There is very little sun in the country in January, fog often falls on the continental part, and strong winds blow and rain throughout the country, and heavy snowfalls in mountainous areas. The weather in Italy in January gives the feeling of a true 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 in general repeats the last month. The ski season continues, and the bathing season is still too far away.

March

In general, the temperature in the country rises by 4–6 ° С, but the weather is very unstable, and the temperature can either rise to + 22 ° С or fall below + 10 ° С. 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, already in full summer, the thermometer rises to + 25 ° C, the sea warms up to comfortable temperatures. As a whole, significant warming begins in the country. So, in Rome and Milan up to + 16 ° C, but the Adriatic Sea is still cold for swimming, and the beach season is not yet open, but extensive excursion tours are open everywhere. In the Alps, in the resorts, the snow cover comes off, and lush 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 the 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 many people find it uncomfortable to swim in 18-degree water.

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

Venice in March

June

The beach season begins - the beaches are filling, the sea is warming up every day more and more, and if at the beginning of June its temperature fluctuates in the range from 20 ° С to 22 ° С, then by the end of the month the water in the coastal zone heats up to + 25 ° С. Strong warm winds this month attract a large number of surfers to Italy, and school holidays are coming for children, and their parents take them to sunbathe in Italian resorts at temperatures up to + 25 ° C.

July

In Italy, in July, the swimming season is in full swing, it is hot, up to 30 ° С, locally it can be up to 32–35 ° С, the warmest sea, minimum rains, 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 vacations, and in Italy it is also the hottest of the year. In some regions of Italy, the temperature can reach + 35 ° C, and the water warms up in some places as much as 27 ° C, with almost no wind and precipitation.

Note! The peak of the beach holiday is during this period, and tourists should remember that hotels set the highest rates for vacationers.

The best salvation from the heat will be a one-day excursion to the mountains, where already from an altitude of 1000 m and more the air temperature drops by 8-15 ° С. The period of active summer sales begins.

September

The Ligurian Riviera announces the beginning of the velvet season. The heat is gradually starting 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 come 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 have come on vacation without children.

October

The temperature continues to fall and the national average is 19–20 ° С, the water cools down to 19 ° С in the Rimini region, but you can still swim in the south. The excursion 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 - vacation time in Italy

November

One of the most unpleasant months for Italians of the year is heavy drizzling rains, the wind rises, few sunny days, the air temperature even in Sicily is no longer above 18 ° C, and in Rimini, Venice and Milan it is 12 ° C. Snowfalls begin in the mountains, which, however, create almost no snow cover, since melting begins immediately.

December

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

Summing up, I must say 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 take a walk with pleasure under some kind of light autumn rain, just enjoying the long-awaited rest. In addition, prices for many hotels and services drop significantly in the off-season.