The climate of Italy
The current climate in Italy features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 13°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Italy.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Italy in recent years was 40°C in August 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 2°C in February 2018.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Italy gets 529 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 3,8 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in Italy is based on weather data from Rome. Other places, like Tuscany, Sicily or Lake Garda, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Italy to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Italy?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Italy is April through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Italy. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Italy
The climate table of Italy shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 13 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 46 | 62 | 51 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 9,6 | 17 | 52 | 35 | 81 | 63 |
| Snow (cm) | 2,0 | 1,3 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Popular destinations in Italy
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Italy. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Italy
Yearly Temperature in Italy
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Italy. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Italy
Total Yearly Precipitation in Italy
Average Snowfall per Month in Italy
Total Yearly Snowfall in Italy
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Italy. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Italy
Weather experiences in Italy
The weather in Italy is rated an average of 5 out of 5 stars by 4 visitors. Have you been to Italy? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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Sublime October in Italy: sunny, warm, perfect for beach days on the Amalfi Coast. Enjoyed wonderful swims in the Mediterranean sea. Ciao, Italian autumn sunshine!
Wilco VrinsThe weather in Italy in May was fantastic. Lots of sunshine and pleasant temperatures, ideal for sightseeing and relaxing at the beach. An ultimate sun destination!
FlorineThe sun was shining profusely and temperatures reached 30 degrees. Lovely for a sun destination. Not a cloud was seen!
JoslaLocation Vicopisano, near Pisa. On vacation the first two weeks of September. The weather there is usually excellent, averaging 28 to 32 degrees. Sapphire blue skies, indicating low humidity. One afternoon the sky clouded over and a few raindrops fell, the next day the weather was beautiful again. The weather was rated a 9.
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Average weather in Italy by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Italy. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.