Weather & climate FAQ — Italy
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about Italy, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 6 cities.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Italy?
Climolog covers 6 cities in Italy with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 11.3°C (in January) to 30.8°C (in July); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in Italy by month?
Across Italy, the hottest month is July (avg high 30.8°C) and the coldest is January (avg low 3.6°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Italy.
When is the best time to visit Italy?
The best months to visit Italy are July, June, August — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for Italy for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in Italy?
July is the hottest month, averaging a high of 30.8°C across Italy's cities. See July climate details.
What is the coldest month in Italy?
January is the coldest month, averaging a low of 3.6°C across Italy's cities. See January climate details.
What is the wettest month in Italy?
October is the wettest month, averaging about 138.2 mm of rain per month across Italy's cities. See October climate details.
What is the driest month in Italy?
July is the driest month, averaging about 43.4 mm of rain per month across Italy's cities. See July climate details.
When is the rainy season in Italy?
The wettest months in Italy are October, November, December, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in July.
Which city in Italy has the best weather?
Among Italy's cities, Palermo has the best weather — its best month is June (travel-comfort score 94/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in Italy?
Climolog covers 6 cities in Italy with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the Italy hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in July Best time to visit in June Best time to visit in August
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.