SardiniaSardinia
ItalyClimate score
Average high: 24 °C 2 rainy days (est.) 21 °C sea
- Best months: June, July, August, September
Best time to visit Italy
Italy covers 21 destinations in our climate comparison. Purely on climate, the most rewarding months across the region are June, September and July, when daily highs average around 25 °C. Climate averages, estimates and model scores are not a forecast.
Destinations in Italy, ranked by climate
Sardinia
RomeRome
ItalyClimate score
Average high: 23 °C 9 rainy days (est.)
- Best months: May, June, September, October
SicilySicily
ItalyClimate score
Average high: 25 °C 4 rainy days (est.) 18 °C sea
- Best months: May, June, September, October
Amalfi CoastAmalfi Coast
ItalyClimate score
Average high: 24 °C 5 rainy days (est.) 23 °C sea
- Best months: June, July, August, September
ElbaElba
ItalyClimate score
Average high: 23 °C 5 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea
- Best months: June, July, August, September
IschiaIschia
ItalyClimate score
Average high: 23 °C 6 rainy days (est.) 23 °C sea
- Best months: June, July, August, September
MilanMilan
ItalyClimate score
Average high: 22 °C 15 rainy days (est.)
- Best months: May, June, July, September
CalabriaCalabria
ItalyClimate score
Average high: 24 °C 6 rainy days (est.) 23 °C sea
- Best months: June, July, August, September
Lake GardaLake Garda
ItalyClimate score
Average high: 21 °C 14 rainy days (est.)
- Best months: May, June, September, October
PugliaPuglia
ItalyClimate score
Average high: 23 °C 6 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea
- Best months: June, July, August, September
VeronaVerona
ItalyClimate score
Average high: 22 °C 14 rainy days (est.)
- Best months: May, June, September, October
BolognaBologna
ItalyClimate score
Average high: 23 °C 11 rainy days (est.)
- Best months: May, June, September, October
NaplesNaples
ItalyClimate score
Average high: 22 °C 8 rainy days (est.) 19 °C sea
- Best months: May, June, July, September
TuscanyTuscany
ItalyClimate score
Average high: 26 °C 9 rainy days (est.)
- Best months: June, July, August, September
FlorenceFlorence
ItalyClimate score
Average high: 26 °C 9 rainy days (est.)
- Best months: June, July, August, September
Cinque TerreCinque Terre
ItalyClimate score
Average high: 23 °C 9 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea
- Best months: June, July, August, September
RiminiRimini
ItalyClimate score
Average high: 26 °C 8 rainy days (est.) 23 °C sea
- Best months: June, July, August, September
VeniceVenice
ItalyClimate score
Average high: 26 °C 12 rainy days (est.) 23 °C sea
- Best months: June, July, August, September
Lake ComoLake Como
ItalyClimate score
Average high: 20 °C 15 rainy days (est.)
- Best months: June, July, August, September
Bolzano
Cortina d'AmpezzoCortina d'Ampezzo
ItalyClimate score
Average high: 18 °C 20 rainy days (est.)
- Best months:
Climate overview for Italy
The highest overall climate score in Italy goes to Sardinia (68/100). 11 of the 21 destinations are coastal, so beach and swimming weather is a key factor in the ranking below.
Pick a destination for its full month-by-month guide, or use the best months above as a starting point. If your dates are fixed, compare the individual destinations for that month; if you are flexible, June, September and July offer the most reliable conditions across Italy.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Italy?
Climatically the best months across Italy are June, September and July. The ideal month still depends on the specific destination and your travel style.
Which destination in Italy has the best climate?
By overall climate score, Sardinia leads with 68/100 — see the full ranking below.