Italy
Italy: 12 destinations compared, each with its best travel window, typical daytime highs and budget level.
Best time to visit Italy
The best time to visit Italy is April–June, September–October, when at least 7 of its 12 destinations here are in season.
In season · Typical daytime high
- Jan1/128–15°C
- Feb1/1210–16°C
- Mar1/1213–17°C
- Apr7/1216–19°C
- May10/1220–23°C
- Jun8/1225–30°C
- Jul4/1228–33°C
- Aug4/1229–33°C
- Sep11/1224–30°C
- Oct7/1219–25°C
- Nov0/1212–21°C
- Dec0/128–17°C
| Destination | Best time | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| The Amalfi Coast | May–Jun, Sep | $$$ Steep |
| Bologna | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | $$ Middling |
| Cinque Terre & the Italian Riviera | May–Sep | $$ Middling |
| The Dolomites | Jul–Sep, or Jan–Mar | $$ Middling |
| Florence & the Tuscan hills | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | $$ Middling |
| Lake Como | May–Sep | $$$ Steep |
| Milan | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | $$$ Steep |
| Rome & the Bay of Naples | Apr–May, Oct | $$ Middling |
| Sardinia | Jun–Sep | $$ Middling |
| Sicily | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | $$ Middling |
| Turin & Piedmont | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | $$ Middling |
| Venice | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | $$$ Steep |
Europe
- The Amalfi CoastItaly
- BolognaItaly
- Cinque Terre & the Italian RivieraItaly
- The DolomitesItaly
- Florence & the Tuscan hillsItaly
- Lake ComoItaly
- MilanItaly
- Rome & the Bay of NaplesItaly
- SardiniaItaly
- SicilyItaly
- Turin & PiedmontItaly
- VeniceItaly
Common questions
When is the best time to visit Italy?
The best time to visit Italy is April–June, September–October, when at least 7 of its 12 destinations here are in season.