What is the temperature in Italy. What is the water temperature and weather in Italy (in different months). Such a different winter...

Climate of Italy There are three types of climate in Italy: temperate and subtropical Mediterranean.

In the north of Italy, on the Padanian Plain, the climate is transitional from subtropical to temperate - hot summers (July from +22°C to +24°C) and cold, foggy winters (January - about 0°C).

The climate of the island part of Italy is Mediterranean, with clear blue skies 2/3 of the year, hot and dry summers (+26°C in July), and warm and mild winters (from +8°C to +10°C in January). Snow falls extremely rarely, with the exception of the mountainous regions of the Alps, where it lies at altitudes of more than 1500 m for up to 200 days a year.

In the south of the peninsula, dry hot winds from the Sahara - “sirocco” - blow from March to October. During this period, the temperature rises to +35°C.

Climate of Rome subtropical Mediterranean. Maximum precipitation is observed in winter; in summer precipitation is relatively rare. In general, the climate is characterized by very long and hot summers and mild, rainy winters. Frosts and snowfalls are rare even in winter, and in summer temperatures can exceed 40 degrees.

Venice- a southern city, lies approximately at the latitude of Crimea and the Krasnodar Territory. Venice is characterized by long, hot summers with an average temperature of approximately 23 degrees in July (the warmest month), and mild winters (the average temperature in January is +2.5 degrees). In winter there are sometimes frosts and snowfalls. The air has high humidity. Venice often experiences thunderstorms with heavy rain.

Climate in Florence- Mediterranean, summers are hot and dry (in July +26 C), and winters are warm and mild (up to +10 C in January), the sun shines most days of the year. Snow falls extremely rarely, except in mountainous areas.

For Milan characterized by a humid subtropical climate with some continental characteristics, typical of the inland plains of northern Italy with hot, humid summers and cold, wet winters, in contrast to the Mediterranean climate of southern Italy. The average temperature in the city center is from -3 to +4 °C in January and from 19 to 30 °C in July. Snowfalls are quite common in winter, although they have become less frequent in the last 15-20 years. Humidity is quite high throughout the year, the average annual precipitation is about 1000 mm. The city is often shrouded in fog.

Climate of Sicily- typically Mediterranean, with hot summers and short mild winters. The number of sunshine hours on average reaches 2500 per year, while in continental Italy - 2000, and in the south of France - 1800. Light precipitation falls mainly in the winter months - from October to March. The maximum temperature is recorded in July and August - on average +26 °C, and the minimum from +10° to +14 °C - in December and February. The water temperature fluctuates between +16 °C in winter and +27 °C in summer. The climate of Sicily is mild, with a noticeable temperature difference between the coast and the interior of the island. The rains here are rarely plentiful, sometimes not for months.

Best time to visit:

You can go to Italy all year round, choosing the time depending on the purpose of the trip: in winter - for alpine skiing, in summer to relax at the sea, in spring and autumn - on excursion tours. Early January is sales time, the best time for shopping.

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Average daytime air temperature in Venice

Average daytime air temperature in Florence

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Climate of Italy

The climate of Italy is temperate in the north and subtropical Mediterranean in the center and southern regions. The diversity of Italy's climate is determined, first of all, by the longitude of its territory and the mountainous terrain 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 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 (at least +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 topography, 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 Apennine and Alpine mountains, snow lasts up to six months, and on the peaks all year round. The higher you go in the mountains, the more the climate changes from temperate to cold.

There are also some not very pleasant moments in the Italian climate. In the south of the peninsula, from March to October, dry hot winds blow from the Sahara - “sirocco”, or “broad”. During this period, the temperature rises to +35°C, and at the same time the dryness and dustiness of the air sharply increases. Also, cold northern or northeastern “tramontana” winds blowing from the Apennines are not uncommon (mostly in winter).

Winter in Italy

Winter in most of Italy is mild and warm. Temperatures rarely drop below 0°C, although there are exceptions where 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.

In December it is cold in Italy, both in the north and in the south. But, if in the northern regions of the city they 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 happily 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°C to -5°C, depending on the altitude. However, such weather is quite easily tolerated, 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°C; this month it is quite rainy and windy. It’s a little cooler in Pisa and Florence – from +4°С to +11°С. In Venice in December from +0°C to +7°C, there is often fog and rain, 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, December air warms up to +13 - +16°C during the day. But in “sunny Italy” the sun becomes less in December. For example, in Sicily, the fortnight will be marked by rain. At the same time, this does not mean at all that they will come one after the other. Sardinia, located to the west of the mainland, experiences virtually similar weather conditions. The resorts of the Neapolitan Riviera are also distinguished by their mildness, but they are somewhat cooler here: in Ischia the daily temperature fluctuation is +7 - +13 °C, in Sorrento - +8 - +13 °C, in Capri and Naples the day is warmer - up to +14°C.

The weather in Italy in January is rich in precipitation, it is also cool, there is frequent fog, and there is almost no frost. Milan and Verona will be the coldest. Here the average daytime 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. Here there is a significant rise in the water level - approximately by 1 - 1.5 meters. The weather is not the warmest: -1 - +6 °C during the day, on top of that there is a high level of humidity, almost daily fogs and strong winds that blow through 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. Thus, in Genoa, half the month has precipitation, and the temperature range 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 lunchtime the air warms up to +9°C, and after sunset the mercury column of the street thermometer tends to 0°C. In Pisa, the January weather forecast is very similar to the capital's, but there is slightly 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°C.

It is warmest in the south of Italy - in Palermo and Naples - +14°C during the day, +11°C at night. 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! There are sub-zero air temperatures here, which gradually drop as altitudes increase. At 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. Snowfalls will await you in the north of Italy, and rain in the southern part. There is fog in the Po River valley, the sky is covered with dense clouds for most of the month, and icy “tramontana” winds blow occasionally, 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 moderating effect of the Adriatic, the city is slightly warmer - from 0°C to +9°C. On some February days the temperature rises to +11 - +12°C. But cold snaps also happen. 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 so far reaches only +13°C.

In Rome during the day the air temperature will reach +12°C, and at night it will be around +5°C. It rains quite often, but they are replaced by hours, or even days, of clear sun. In Florence in February, about +12°C is expected during the day, but at dusk it is only +3°C. The sea water 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. Capri is a little cooler - the average daily air temperature in February here is +12°C. As for precipitation, its amount is small, but the dampness is felt acutely.

In February, Italian ski resorts are in full operation. Here you can admire truly winter landscapes with the bright sun and snow sparkling in its rays. The temperature range is different and depends mainly on the difference in altitude. Thus, 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 indicators are 2 - 3 degrees higher.

Spring in Italy

Spring in Italy is a wonderful time, especially suitable for sightseeing trips. Spring weather doesn’t take long to arrive 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. Mid-spring brings warm and stable weather, and May brings 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. Rain should be expected especially in the north of the country. The most precipitation is expected in Genoa. But, this is only until the middle of the month. From mid-March, the weather in Italy becomes truly spring-like, and the number of sunny days steadily increases. 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 thermometer during the day rises to +15°C, and at night it will be only +7°C. Florence will also be quite warm: 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 here cools down to +7°C. The Italian islands will also enjoy plenty of warm days. In Sardinia and Sicily, at midday in March it is expected to reach +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 shackled by a light frost of about -6°C. It is much warmer in Sestriere, which belongs to the western region of Val di Susa. In the Dolomites and Val d'Aosta, the ski season ends early (usually at the end of February).

April is already, truly, the month of spring 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 go, the more you will enjoy the warm and sunny weather and the lack of precipitation. True, April is not quite warm enough to take swimwear, but it is quite clear to take sunglasses on the road. Daylight hours are gradually increasing, and with it the activity of the heavenly body is increasing. Its rays are already heating up a little, but they are still gentle and not aggressive.

As usual, April is the coolest in the northern regions of Italy. In Venice, during the day it is +16°C, at night – +8°C, and from about 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 on the Ligurian coast (for example, Portofino and San Remo), night 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. Florence will delight you most 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 are not conducive to complete beach relaxation. But lovers of natural tanning have every chance of acquiring it. In Sicily and Sardinia, the weather in April is +19 - +21°C during the daytime, but it is too early to swim, the sea is quite cold.

In mountainous areas, the ski season is closing everywhere. Here, a rapid process of snow melting has begun, as the environment heats up to positive temperatures. So, in Bormio, at least +7°C is expected during the day. The exception is areas with eternal glaciers. On several slopes in Cervinia people ski until August - September.

In May, the weather in Italy already becomes almost summer-like and is characterized by stable warm and sunny days. The amount of precipitation throughout the country is minimal. May dresses the bushes and trees in lush, dense greenery, not yet scorched by the insidious sun, and covers the earth with a magical, fragrant carpet of colorful flowers. Many will be delighted by the number of blooming flowers: bougainvilleas, hydrangeas, irises, wisteria open to the May sun, presenting an incredible, mesmerizing sight. Italian cities wash themselves with the morning dew and dress in their best clothes. Only during this period will you be lucky enough to see such a rich palette of natural “colors”.

In the northern regions of Italy, traditionally, 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 warm up to only +18 °C.

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

In Sicily in May it is very sunny and dry. 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 quickly cools down to +13 - +15°C. Capri and Sardinia are a couple of degrees cooler, with temperatures ranging between +21°C and +22°C, and as dusk deepens the environment cools to +11 - +12°C.

Summer in Italy

Summer in Italy is considered the peak 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 soaking up the magnificent beach under the Italian sun. It is worth remembering that in June in Italy the air humidity is very high and particularly hot days can be very stuffy.

The weather in June in Italy is not yet so hot, and the sea, as a rule, already warms up to +20°C - +23°C. In Genoa, the thermometer 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 with hot air temperatures in June – +26°C during the day and +16°C at night. In Turin and San Remo, maximum thermometer readings fluctuate in the range of +23 - +24°C, and on some days “jumps” 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 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, mainly +18 - +20°C.

July is the middle of summer, therefore, all of Italy is surrounded by greenery and bright flowers. There are white and pink flowering bushes all around. Luxurious Italian asters are beginning to bloom. In July, the weather in Italy becomes even hotter and drier, with almost no rain. Clear weather turns into sweltering heat. On the hottest days, when winds from the Sahara predominate, the air warms up to +35°C. Another aggravating circumstance is the stuffiness caused by the 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 sea water temperature 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, it is 1 - 3 degrees more.

In the south - in Sicily, Naples, Bari and Salerno, daytime 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 daytime air temperature often exceeds +35°C, rain is unlikely, and the Italians themselves can hardly tolerate such heat, successfully closing all factories and enterprises and going on vacation in August for several weeks, practically the entire country. Therefore, be prepared that in July at numerous Italian resorts, Italians themselves will join the endless crowd of tourists from all over the world.

As in any other summer month, in August Italy is surrounded by greenery. The time has come for lotuses to bloom, grapes, pears, and apples to ripen. The water temperature in August is simply ideal, like fresh milk and reaches +26°C. The weather is especially hot in the southern regions. Here the air temperature warms up to +34 - +37°C. So, in Naples and its surroundings at lunchtime the air temperature in August reaches at least +31°C, sometimes it can be +35 - +36°C. 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 in the evening in Sicily - about +22 - +25°C, but during the day the island is like a hot frying pan - +33 - +36°C.

During the day, the air in the ancient capital in August steadily warms up to +29 - +30°C. Sometimes weather forecasters register all +32 - +35°C in the shade. There may not be a single rainfall for the entire month. By night, the air cools down to an average of +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, daytime air temperatures in August of +30°C and above are quite typical. By nightfall the sun stops burning, although the stuffiness still lingers. The resorts of the Ligurian Sea will delight you with mild weather, during the day it is around +27 - +28°C, and at dusk - around +18 - +19°C. In Venice, temperatures change during the day from +27 - +30°C to +18°C. In Milan in August it will be hot - around +29 -+31°C during the day.

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, breathing is becoming easier every day. The velvet season brings more moderate air temperatures, and the sea is still warm, so water treatments will be very pleasant.

In September the weather in Italy is hot, like summer. You can’t even say that autumn has come. However, by the middle of the month, the heat from which there was no escape in August is no longer there. Italy is gradually cooling down. Towards the end of September the weather changes and the rains come. But they don’t rain every day and are diluted on sunny days. The nights in September are already quite cool.

In September, some resort areas begin to close. In particular, in Rimini, swimming is usually allowed only until the first or second week of September, after which the beach is closed. In southern regions such as Capri, Sicily, Puglia 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 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, rain is also possible.

October in Italy is a continuation of the velvet season. At the beginning of 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, the temperature values ​​are similar during the day, but in the evenings it is a little colder - approximately +7˚C. It is a little warmer in the southern regions.

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

It is especially cool in the northern regions. 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 precipitation here.

The weather in Rome and Florence in November is quite dry and favorable 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 no longer suitable for swimming. Its temperature is +14˚C. Probably only a walrus can plunge into the Mediterranean or Adriatic.

In general, the south and island Italy are warmer and drier in November. 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 the first snow, but not yet in sufficient volume to open the ski season.

The distribution of precipitation across Italy is very uneven. In the pre-alpine regions, up to 1,200 mm of precipitation falls per year. In winter, prolonged snowfalls are common here, and at altitudes above 2,000 meters there is snow 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 in 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 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 time of year. Italy contains approximately 60% of the cultural treasures of all of Europe, where almost any Italian city is a real open-air museum.

To choose the best time to travel to Italy, you need to clearly formulate 2 questions for yourself: what type of vacation are you looking for and what part of Italy are you 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 most stable, the weather is excellent, and the choice of ski resorts is impressive.

It is best to plan a trip to Rome 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 not bad, but a number of attractions are simply closed. The picture is approximately the same in Naples.

The best time to travel to Turin, Milan, Venice and Florence is from May to the end of September, when warm weather is accompanied by low rainfall. But, this is high season and prices for goods and services at this time are off the charts. From November to March it is cloudy, cool and quite damp, and Venice in winter generally experiences 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 outrageous.

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 simply a lot of tourists everywhere, but in Italy this month is simply the apogee of tourist madness! The fact is that in August, all plants, factories and enterprises close en masse throughout the country, and all workaholic Italians go on vacation for 2 - 3 weeks! And what would you think? Of course, they also go on vacation, and often to their native Italian resorts. Therefore, crowds of local and Italian tourists are also added to the crowds of foreign tourists, and Italians, as you know, are an 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 regions.

Well, what would we do without shopping in Italy! Saldi is what discounts are called 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 ten days of July to the beginning or end of September (summer). Sales begin with small discounts ranging from 10 to 30%, but at this time you can buy the highest quality and most interesting things. By the end of sales, discounts can reach up to 50 - 70%!

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The climate in Italy varies greatly depending on the region. The country has a fairly large length in longitude, has both mountainous and coastal areas, and, of course, the weather forecast for Palermo in Sicily and Cortina d'Ampezzo in the Dolomites will differ very noticeably.

In winter it is quite cool in Italy, but usually nowhere except in the mountainous regions does the thermometer drop below zero. On the Padan Plain (this is the north of the country) there may be sub-zero temperatures and snow. But in the Alps and Apennines, winters are already really cold, down to - 15°C, - 20°C. Snowfalls begin in October and end in April-May. Snow lasts up to 200 days, and it always lies on the peaks.

In ski resorts (for example, in Bormio and Livigno) in November, daytime temperatures range from +5°C to +15°C, in December - February from -2°C to +7°C. At night there is a stable zero or a slight minus.

Weather table in Italy by month

It is worth knowing the weather forecast in Italy in advance to plan a comfortable vacation. The weather table in Italy by month will help you get an idea of ​​what the weather is like here in different seasons.

	During the day	At night	Sea	Season
January	+7	0	+10	Ski
February	+9	+1	+9	Ski
March	+12	+4	+10	Ski
April	+16	+7	+13	Ski
May	+21	+11	+18	Beach
June	+25	+15	+23	Beach
July	+27	+17	+25	Beach
August	+27	+17	+25	Beach
September	+24	+14	+23	Beach
October	+19	+10	+20	Beach
November	+13	+6	+16
December	+8	+1	+12	Ski

In the south of Italy, for example, in subtropical Sicily, in winter the weather is usually good, no colder than +7°C at night and +13°C during the day. In central regions from +1°C to +4°C.

From March to October in the southern regions, in Sicily, as well as on the western coast of the country, from the very toe of the boot to Naples, the “sirocco” blows - a dry dusty wind from the Sahara. The temperature rises to +35.

The weather in Italy in July is the hottest. Even in the northern regions the air warms up to +25°C during the day and +18°C at night. Rain falls mainly from October to December; summers are dry. In the Alpine regions, heavy snowfalls are common in winter.

The most comfortable water temperature for swimming lasts from July to September (+24°C, +26°C). In Sicily and Sardinia it is quite possible to swim in October - the water is no colder than +23°C. In late autumn and winter, the water temperature gradually drops to +14°C, and by May it rises to +17°C.

Italy is one of the best countries in Europe for tourism. Italy's climate and attractions are extremely attractive, and millions of people from all over the world readily admit 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; simply, depending on the seasons, tourist areas shift to different parts of the country.

Features of climatic zones in Italy

The climate in Italy is very diverse. The significant extent of the Apennine Peninsula from north to south, most of which is Italy, affects climate change in Italy, depending on the region and time of year. Thus, meteorologists identified 5 climatic zones in the state:

Ski resort in January

In the Liguria region there is also another climatic zone, not identified by scientists as a separate area on the weather map, but almost throughout the entire Apennines there are warm summers and snowy winters, almost like in the Alps.

Main seasons for tourists in Italy

Depending on the area and time of year, various resorts open or close across the country, which is why such holidays are called seasonal and is divided into the following categories:

• Starting in December, millions of ski lovers flock to the Alpine part of Italy, settling into 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 next year, until 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 filling up, excursion bureaus are recording 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 independently or with the help of experienced guides.

• Starting from the May holidays, many of our compatriots traditionally go to Italy for the opening of the beach season. The sea warms up sufficiently only by the middle of the month, but the entire beach infrastructure begins to work a little earlier. At the height of the season, June - August, the beaches are filled with noisy crowds of vacationers, families with children, and after 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 off the coast already 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 distinct 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 holiday in July

Important! From the above list it is clear that Italy can satisfy the needs of every vacationer and offer the most comfortable holiday on its territory. It must also be said that a 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.

Basic wardrobe items you may need on a trip to Italy

Depending on the season, the tourist must fill his suitcase before his Italian holiday in different ways, namely:

• At the height of the beach season, you will always need bright shorts, T-shirts, summer skirts, swimsuits, swimming trunks, masks, snorkels - everything you need for a comfortable holiday at the edge of the sea 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 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 have a high-protection sunscreen at the ready to avoid the consequences of prolonged tanning.

• Skiers always require a standard set - a ski suit (the higher the 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 taking with you good gloves and a set of winter clothes (preferably without fur and leather) for regular walks in cities and in mountainous areas.
• In the case of an excursion program in winter or autumn, clothing should be loose, since you will have to walk a lot, and in addition, if the tourist is going to make purchases in numerous discount stores, then it is generally better to carry a suitcase half empty, so as not to overpay for excess weight at airports departure. However, there are also disadvantages here - any item purchased and used in the European Union will not be taken into account when returning 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 be much different when traveling to Italy.

Weather in Italy by month of the year

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

January

Italy is very busy in January. 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 the island. 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, fog often falls on the continental part, and strong winds blow and rain throughout the country, with heavy snowfalls in the 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, and in general repeats the previous month. The ski season continues, but the swimming season is still too far away.

March

In the whole country, the temperature rises by 4–6°C, 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 due to the 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 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 beginning to experience significant warming. So, in Rome and Milan it’s 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 opening everywhere. In the Alps, at resorts, the blanket of snow melts and lush grass breaks through the ground. Precipitation at this time of 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°C, and on the Mediterranean coast, due to a light breeze, it is slightly lower - +24°C. 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. So, the sea temperature is +17°C, the air temperature is no higher than +20°C on a bright sunny day.

Venice in March

June

The beach season begins - the beaches fill up, the sea warms up more and more every day, and if at the beginning of June its temperature fluctuates in the range from 20°C to 22°C, then by the end of the month the water in the coastal zone warms 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, July is the height of the swimming season, the heat is up to 30°C, locally it can reach 32–35°C, the sea is as warm as possible, there is a minimum of rain, 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 areas of Italy, the temperature can reach +35°C, and the water warms up to 27°C in some places, with almost no wind or precipitation.

Note! The peak of beach holidays occurs during this period, and tourists should remember that hotels charge the highest rates for vacationers.

The best escape from the heat would be a one-day excursion to the mountains, where already from an altitude 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 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 often, the sea temperature remains at around 23°C. By the end of the month, the time for excursions begins for tourists who come on vacation without children.

October

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

August is vacation 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 longer higher than 18°C, and in Rimini, Venice and Milan it is even 12°C. Snowfalls begin in the mountains, which, however, create almost no 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, and the excursion season 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 renovated and, starting in the middle of the month, the season opens for skiers, and preparations are in full swing for the celebration of Catholic Christmas.

To summarize, it must be said that the general attitude towards the weather at resorts depends, among other things, on the mood of the tourists themselves. So, some may not like ideal sunny days, but others can happily walk in some light autumn rain, simply enjoying the long-awaited vacation. In addition, prices for many hotels and services drop significantly in the off-season.

We invite you to familiarize yourself with the weather in Italy by month in order to choose the most optimal time for yourself to visit the country of hospitality, harmony and fun.

In Italy, the climate varies greatly: the south, where a subtropical climate reigns, is characterized by warm, mild winters and hot summers, while in the north, with its temperate continental climate, cold winters give way to warm summers. In the mountainous regions, snow falls in winter, which lasts for quite a long time and there are even peaks from which it never leaves.

January

This month is traditional coldest of the year. The average daytime temperature in the capital of the state, Rome, is +10-12°C.

At night the thermometer drops to +4°C. There are 14 days with precipitation.

In Verona and Milan it is always colder than elsewhere: the average daytime temperature is +4°C, the night temperature is 2°C. Palermo and Naples are warmest: +14°C during the day, +11°C at night. At the same time, Naples receives the most precipitation - 101mm.

The swimming season is still far away, and the sea water temperature does not exceed +11°C, and the piercing cold winds blowing from the sea do not even make it possible to sunbathe on the coast.

January 29, 30 and 31 are known in Italy as “giornate della merla” (blackbird days), characterized by the lowest temperatures for the entire calendar year.

Arriving in Italy this month, you can go to one of the country's six ski resorts: the Dolomites, Dolimiti di Brenta, Alta Valtellina, Val d'Aosta, Val di Susa or Trento.

The weather here is ideal, and the picturesque mountain slopes are covered with snow. If there is a lack of snow, snow cannons are activated, preventing skiers from being disappointed in the correct choice.

The month is ideal for visiting famous SPA resorts

• , which is located in the Veneto region, near Venice and Padua, and is a complex of more than 100 hotels with thermal pools and mud centers;
• Ischia is one of the most beautiful islands of the Mediterranean, famous throughout the world as one of the natural wonders of the world with its unique thermal springs;
• Bibione is a resort famous for its healing waters on the Venetian Riviera, where the infrastructure of the thermal SPA center Bibione Thermae is aimed at relaxation for both adults and children;
• Fiuggi is one of the most environmentally friendly cities in Europe, located in the province of Lazio, located just 70 km from Rome and famous for its centuries-old oak forests and olive groves. This only urological resort in Europe is located at an altitude of 747 meters above sea level, surrounded by flowering fertile fields;
• Chianciano Terme is one of the oldest thermal resorts in Europe, which is located in the Tuscany region surrounded by the Siena hills. The resort, divided into 4 main springs - Sillene, Santissima, Santa and Fucoli, was once famous for its healing properties of waters among the ancient Romans and Etruscans, and served as a place of cult rituals. These days, Chianciano is popular for its excellent diagnostic center, as well as stunning gardens, parks and clean air;
• Montegrotto Terme is a magnificent thermal resort at the foot of the Euganean hills, located in Veneto (northern Italy), considered one of the best thermal baths in Europe, where you can undergo mud therapy and inhalation therapy.

Don't forget that Many holiday celebrations take place in Italy in January, among which the most important is Epiphany, which Italians celebrate on January 6th.

After this date, it traditionally begins in Italy - a real paradise for shopaholics.

February

Italians say about February that this month “corto e maledetto”(short and damned).

The second month of the year can be as cold as January, with heavy snowfall in the north and persistent rain in the south of the country.

But in February a slight warming is already expected.

So, in Rome the thermometer rises to +13°C during the day and drops to +4°C at night. In Verona and Milan, daytime temperatures are +7°C, night temperatures are 0°C.

The largest number of sunny and warm days is recorded annually in Palermo, where during the day +15°C, at night +11°C.

The water temperature does not exceed +10°C, which is not conducive to the opening of the beach season even for residents from northern countries.

Ski resorts are still operating in the north of the country, where huge amounts of snow fall. The so-called “low tourist season” will delight you with cheap flight prices and good service at low hotel prices.

February is famous, first of all, for the large-scale celebration of Valentine's Day and the Battle of the Oranges in Ivrea. In addition to participating in the mesmerizing actions during the carnival, it is worthwhile to get acquainted with Venice itself - a city reminiscent of theatrical scenery, which has never been rebuilt, thanks to which the atmosphere of past eras reigns in it.

This city on the water has 118 islands, cut through by 160 canals, over which about 400 bridges rise.

Venice is a major cultural center where the Biennale of Contemporary Art and the international Film Festival are held. This city is closely associated with the names of such outstanding personalities as Canaletto, Tiepolo, Tintoretto and Titian.

March

The weather in the first month of spring is very capricious. Italians say that “Marzo and pazzarello”(March is crazy).

This is due to the unpredictability of the weather, characterized by sunny and rainy days.

Depending on the region, the air temperature will vary greatly. So in the Eternal City the thermometer during the day will exceed +16°C, and at night it will not drop below +6°C.

There are a total of 13 rainy days in Rome this month.
Similar temperatures are observed in Naples and Pisa.

Genoa receives the most rainfall, although it is quite warm there, and the average daytime temperature is +14°C.

In Venice and Milan the air warms up to only +12°C, but at night the air temperature drops to +3°C.

Swimming in the sea is out of the question - the water temperature does not exceed +11-12°C.

And for those who still dream of enjoying the downhill skiing at ski resorts, You should hurry: the season is coming to an end after the second ten days of the month.

The season of endless fun and celebrations is still ongoing. Sweet tooths are flocking to the Italian city of Turin.

It is here that the “CioccolaTò” - Chocolate Festival is held, where city guests are introduced to the history of the origins of the production of chocolate treats, and the veil of secrecy about the recipes of several outstanding Italian chocolate desserts is lifted.

Italian chocolatiers present for tastings a wide variety of chocolate varieties with all kinds of fillings. Also during the festival, residents and guests of the city will enjoy all kinds of cultural events and competitions for children. Therefore, you can safely take your kids with you.

April

In April, Italy is filled with large crowds of tourists, as this month offers pleasant temperatures for exploring many attractions.

Italians say that “Natale con i tuoi, Pasqua con chi vuoi”(Christmas should be celebrated with family, Easter with whomever you want). Therefore, during the celebration of Easter and after it, many Catholics take short holidays and travel around Italy.

In Rome, the maximum daytime temperature is +19°C, the minimum at night is +8°C and there are no more than 13 rainy days.

Similar weather is observed in Pisa, Milan and Naples.

In Rimini, Verona and Genoa, the air warms up to +17°C during the day, and the night temperature is +8°C.

Venice is somewhat cooler: +16°C during the day, +7°C at night. Florence is considered the warmest and sunniest month this month, where daytime temperatures exceed +19°C.

Swimming is still uncomfortable - the water temperature does not exceed +14°C. Rare daredevils, incl. walruses plunge into the waters of the Adriatic. But on the beaches during the day you can already see sunbathers, exposing their deadly white bodies to the gentle sun.

The most important event in the life of Italians, 99% of whose population profess Catholicism, is Easter, the date of which falls either at the end of March or at the beginning of April. Italians, who revere family traditions, go to visit relatives, friends or relatives.

April 25 is also celebrated as the Day of Liberation from Fascism in Italy. Military parades and festive demonstrations are held everywhere in large and small Italian towns.

This month, when you arrive in Italy, you should definitely include in your itinerary a visit to Rome - the capital of Italy, one of the most beautiful and most important cities in Europe, once the political and cultural center of the powerful Roman Empire.

Outstanding Italian masters worked on decorating Rome during the Renaissance: Bernini, Bramante, Raphael and, of course, Michelangelo himself.

Walking around the city, travelers will see the most famous sights of the city: the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, the Roman Forum (VII century BC - 1st century AD), the Forum of Trojan, Piazza Venice, Capitoline Hill, Pantheon, Piazza Colonna, Fountain Trevi and many others other.

You should definitely see Trastevere - the most picturesque area of ​​Rome, which managed to preserve the true character of the city from the early Middle Ages: ancient churches and aristocratic buildings of the 8th-14th centuries.

Rome and Florence are the hottest: +27°C during the day, +16°C at night.

In Pisa, Verona and Naples, the thermometer rises to +26°C during the day and drops to +16°C at night.

In Rimini and Venice, the air warms up to +25°C during the day, and cools down to +15°C at night.

Genoa is the “coolest” place: during the day +24°C, but at night the temperature barely drops to +18°C.

The water temperature along the entire coast of Italy exceeds +20°C, so swimming and sunbathing is very pleasant.

Coming to Italy in June means immediately “killing two birds with one stone”: having a good rest on the seaside and becoming a participant in all kinds of Italian holidays.

So, June 2 marks the Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Italy, during which a large number of parades and fireworks are observed everywhere.

In addition, a Music Festival starts in the town of Ravello, which is located near Amalfi. Sunrises in this picturesque town surrounded by majestic mountains are filled with the magical sounds of classical music.

The Opera Festival begins in Verona, which is usually held in the famous Roman Amphitheater and continues throughout the summer.

In the Lake Garda area, the Feast of Love Knot is celebrated every year on the Visconti Bridge in Borghetto. Dinner is served for 4,000 people on the bridge.

The table is bursting with all kinds of dishes, and the end of the evening is marked by colorful fireworks. But the most important event on the Mediterranean coast is the film festival on the island of Sicily in Taormina.

Here, films by independent directors from different parts of the world are shown to the general public on the big screen. Over the years of its existence, the film festival has been honored by the presence of such celebrities as Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor, Robert de Niro, Sophia Loren, Audrey Hepburn, Marlon Brando, Melanie Griffith, Tom Cruise, Antonio Banderas, Monica Bellucci and many others.

July

This month is characterized sultry heat, so not many people dare to go sightseeing.

The main tourist flow rushes to the shores of the seas, where the water temperature reaches +25-26°C. On the island of Sicily, the water warms up to +24°C.

Vacationers should be careful: the rays of the scorching sun can very quickly lead to heat or sunstroke, and ice water, juices and ice cream should be taken in small doses so that the holiday goes without a sore throat.

In Rome during the day +31°C, at night +18°C. Tourists, sweltering from the heat, shamelessly splash around in the city’s fountains, the most famous of which are the Barcaccia (Boat) fountain and the Trevi fountain with a huge figure of Neptune.

In the southern regions, on the hottest days the thermometer rises to +35°C. But at the same time, Italy does not at all resemble the Sahara Desert with rare inclusions of green oases. The whole country is surrounded by blooming greenery, striking with a riot of colors. In June, luxurious asters begin to bloom.

July is rich in exciting events. So, In the Emilia Romagna region, the entire coastline is immersed in an exciting holiday called “Pink Night”. The color pink and all its shades are becoming the main attributes in the design of restaurants, cafes, shops, recreation centers and even dishes.

On July 15, Palermo celebrates the Feast of Saint Rosalia, the patroness of the city, and in Terracina, the Day of Saint Madonna Carmine, the patroness of fishermen. The Palio festival, which is a medieval horse race, takes place in Siena.

But one of the most colorful and spectacular water events of the entire year is undoubtedly the Redentore Festival, which is celebrated in Venice every third Sunday in July.

August

This month - hottest of the year. The thermometer in the southern regions can exceed +34-37°C.

Staying in cities is very uncomfortable, so long excursions are a real test of endurance. In this situation, there is a good way out - rent a car.

In the hot summer, it is pleasant to travel in the comfortable microclimate of an air-conditioned car, and traveling will not be at all tiring.

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In Rome during the day from +30°C, at night the thermometer does not drop below +18°C. A total of 6 rainy days are possible. Therefore, city residents try to move to the sea or lakes, where the water temperature is +24-26°C.

Italy is famous not only for its seaside resorts, but also for the most beautiful ones, which are located near Verona and Milan, surrounded by the Alpine mountains.

The tourist season here also lasts from May to October, but the air temperature is more comfortable: throughout the tourist season it ranges from +22 to +28°C.

Holidays on the lakes of Italy

The alpine pearls of northern Italy, formed in glacial valleys, are famous today for the transparency and purity of their waters, healthy air and amazing nature.

To popular resorts Lake Garda– the largest lake in Italy, located at 65 m above sea level, include:

• Riva del Garda,
• Torbole,
• Sirmione,
• Malcesine and
• Limone sul Garda.

Lake Maggiore- the second largest in Italy, located on the border with Switzerland and famous for the following resorts:

• Ascona and Locarno (east coast) and
• Intra, Stresa, Verbano (west coast).

Lake Como, which has a second name - Lario, has the following resorts:

• Como,
• Leccio,
• Cernobbio,
• Bellagio and
• Comachina.

On Lake Garda in August there are gondola races (Flat gondolas of “Contradas”). Competitions among the best gondoliers determine the winner and end with colorful fireworks.

On August 15, when one of the favorite holidays in Italy - Ferragosto - is celebrated throughout the country, the whole country is on holiday. The whole holiday season among Italians opens with this holiday.

The streets of all coastal cities are filled with noisy companies of Italians, for whom each restaurant prepares a special menu and invites artists for musical evenings.

This holiday is the most wonderful opportunity to penetrate the mentality of Italians and understand their essence.

September

At the beginning of autumn, temperatures remain at levels typical for the end of August. But after the second week of September the situation changes: the temperature during the day is +24-26°C, and the water temperature in the sea, which is slowly cooling, remains at +24°C.

Refreshing gusts of wind also blow from the sea. There are no fewer lovers of sea coasts, but from the second half of September, when the school year begins in Italian schools, there are no longer noisy Italian schoolchildren with their no less expressive grandmothers.

In Rome during the day +27°C, at night +16°C, there are 9 rainy days.

Some resort areas close as early as September.
So, in Rimini, the northern province, after the second week of September the beaches are closed and swimming is prohibited.

But in the southern regions: Sicily, Puglia, Capri, the beach season lasts until mid-October, due to warm water and pleasant climate.

This month is extremely rich in holidays. On the Venetian Riviera in Lido di Jesolo, on September 1, 2013, a fantastic air show “Frecce Tricolory” will take place with the participation of the best Italian pilots. Directly over the Adriatic Sea, pilots will perform dizzying pirouettes.

The famous Historical Regatta takes place in Venice every year on the first Sunday of September. During the event, the city’s canals are full of colorful gondolas, stylized in the 15th century. Water transport crews dress in costumes of the same era.

September is the time for a rich harvest. By this month, bananas, grapes, chestnuts and dates ripen. It's a busy time for rural Italian workers - harvest time.

This month they take place

• Pizzafest festival, where Italians enjoy eating pizza with the thinnest dough;
• Wine Festival in Asti, where you can taste young wines and wines of several years of aging;
• Parma Ham Festival, where you can taste the most delicious varieties of ham.
• Also this month, tourists enjoy the grand fireworks display in Recco and the regatta competition in Genoa.

October

In the second month of autumn, the number of vacationers on the coasts decreases sharply.

At the beginning of the month you can still sunbathe during the warmest hours and even swim, but after the second week the water temperature drops sharply and rarely exceeds +20°C.

Only the southern regions can enjoy warm weather, where the temperature during the day warms up to +23-28 °C, while the northern regions are characterized by inclement weather.

In October, when going to Italy, you should definitely take warm clothes and umbrellas with you, since it rains much more than in summer. The long-awaited coolness allows you to fully implement rich and long excursion programs.

For example, you can go to Rome, whose history goes back more than 2,000 years. Sunny days are called here “ottobrate romane”. During the day in Rome it is +22°С, at night +12°С, there are a total of 12 rainy days.

You can also go to Florence - a treasury of art, whose squares, palaces, museums and temples are decorated with the immortal creations of Michelangelo, Giotto, Cellini, Giambologna and other great architects.

In Florence, the birthplace and flowering of Renaissance art, there are famous sights

• Uffizi Gallery, which displays a rich collection of paintings;
• Pitti Gallery, where the Royal Apartments, the Silver Museum, the Carriage Museum, etc. are located;
• Gallery of the Academy, where sculptures are collected, as well as works by Michelangelo, incl. statue of David;
• Church of San Lorenzo, where the Medici tomb is located;
• Church of Santa Croce, where the tomb of many famous Italians is also located, etc.

November

There can be no talk of any beach holiday: the water temperature is +12°C, and the sea is inhospitable and frightening with its dark color. During the day the temperature throughout the country is +16°C, rarely +20°C. At night the thermometer drops to +4°C in the northern regions of the country. In the capital of Italy during the day +17°C, at night +8°C, there are 14 rainy days.

In November, some late varieties of grapes and figs ripen, as well as chestnuts, oranges and bergamot.
There are few gastronomic festivals, but you should definitely check out the White Truffle Festival and chestnut festivals.

November 1st is All Saints' Day in Italy.. Also in November, Italians celebrate the Day of National Unity, the Feast of Madonna della Salute and the Day of Protection of Black Cats.

December

In the first winter month it is really “cold”: in the south + 13-16 ° C during the day and + 4-5 ° C at night, in central Italy + 5-13 ° C, in the north + 4-5 ° C during the day and at night – 5°C. Sea water temperature +12°C.

It rains in the southern and central regions, while the northern regions are covered with snow. In southern Italy, tangerines, oranges and late grape varieties are ripening, so the harvest continues.

But even in winter, traveling around the country is very exciting.

Zealous Italian Catholics are preparing to celebrate many church holidays

• December 8 – Day of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
• December 25 – Christmas and
• December 26 – St. Stephen's Day.

Traveling around the country in December, you can enjoy the external and internal decoration of cathedrals, decorated with Italian imagination and love.
On the eve of December 25, Christmas markets are held throughout the country. Also in December, Tuscany hosts the Boar Festival.

The year ends with the New Year's Eve on December 31st. The squares of Italian cities host theatrical performances, performances by musical groups, pyrotechnic shows and much more.