Italy weather by month

Check out Italy weather averages by month. Compare detailed monthly climate statistics including temperature, rainfall and sunshine figures.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C	12	13	16	18	23	27	30	30	27	22	17	13
Hours of sunshine (daily)	4	5	5	7	9	10	11	10	8	6	4	4
Days with some rainfall	14	13	13	13	10	8	5	6	9	12	15	14

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The climate guide for Italy (Rome) shows long term monthly weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

Italy climate overview

This southern European country forms a rugged peninsula extending into the central Mediterranean Sea. Its rich cultural history, particularly from the Renaissance period, is reflected in the many buildings and monuments that dominate most cities, not to mention the enduring remains of the Roman Empire.

Sante Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Florence © Icononiac - Dreamstime.com

The northern tip of Italy is mountainous with the Italian Alps providing spectacularly high peaks. Winters at these elevations are very cold with extensive snow decorating pretty alpine firs.

In contrast summer temperatures are comfortable with thundery showers producing quite a lot of rainfall. At lower elevations there are a few scenic lakes, including Lake Garda, which is particularly beautiful and surrounded by steep forested mountainsides.

Dramatic surroundings of Malcesine, Lake Garda © Balate Dorin - Adobe Stock Image

The alpine mountain rivers drain into the Po Valley in the north-east, Italy's largest lowland area. It is heavily populated and intensively cultivated with wheat and rice. Here winters can be cold and foggy with a dusting of snow, while summers are usually warm and sunny.

Running down the spine of the country are the Apennine Mountains, which fade to rolling hills down to a narrow coastal lowland strip. Citrus and olive groves flourish, as well as extensive vineyards, especially in the central regions of Tuscany and Umbria. The coast itself is a mixture of long sandy beaches, precipitous cliffs, and atmospheric Mediterranean villages.

Generally the further south you travel through Italy the less chance there is of rain in the summer months. Summers are also warmer further south and mostly sunny. However there may be periods of unusually high temperatures when warm humid air known as the 'sirocco' blows in from North Africa. Showers are possible during the rest of the year, most prevalent over southern and eastern coasts, while winters are cool.

Isolated beach in the Zingaro Nature Reserve, Sicily © e55evu - Fotolia.com

Several large, and many small Mediterranean islands lie offshore. The two largest, Sardinia and Sicily, have mountain ranges with Sicily being home to the spectacular active volcano, Mount Etna. On the islands there are cool winters, with snow on the highest peaks, followed by long hot, dry summers. This allows little more than barren natural vegetation, although olive groves, citrus fruit, and grapevines are all cultivated.

Italy temperature by month

Compare the average temperature by month for popular destinations in Italy. Select a place from below to see more long term weather averages by month.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Calabria	15	15	16	19	23	27	30	30	28	23	19	16
Italian Lakes	4	7	12	16	21	25	27	27	23	17	10	5
Italian Riviera	9	10	12	16	19	23	26	26	23	18	13	10
Sardinia	14	15	16	18	22	26	29	29	26	22	17	15
Sicily	13	13	15	18	21	25	28	28	26	22	18	14
Tuscany	9	11	14	18	23	26	30	29	26	20	14	10

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Bari	12	13	15	18	23	26	29	29	26	21	17	13
Florence	9	11	14	18	23	26	30	29	26	20	14	10
Milan	5	8	13	17	22	26	29	28	24	18	10	6
Naples	12	13	15	18	23	26	29	29	26	22	17	13
Rimini	7	9	13	17	21	25	28	28	24	19	13	8
Rome	12	13	16	18	23	27	30	30	27	22	17	13
Sorrento	12	12	14	17	21	25	28	28	25	21	16	12
Venice	6	9	12	17	21	25	28	27	24	18	12	7
Venice	6	9	12	17	21	25	28	27	24	18	12	7
Verona	5	8	13	17	22	26	29	28	24	18	11	6