Rainy season in Italy. Weather in Italy in spring

Many people balk at the idea of ​​traveling to Italy during the colder months because they only associate the country with... summer vacation, and it makes absolutely no difference how attractive the price offers may be. If you are one of those, but “warmth” in your head is not so strictly associated with the word “summer,” then the idea of ​​visiting Italy in the spring may turn out to be even more attractive due to a number of factors. But first things first.

Weather in Italy in spring

In terms of climate, only autumn can compete with the Italian spring. Although the latter is more predictable, especially if we compare it with early spring. However, traveling around Italy in the fall will cost a little more.

In the northern part of the country, March is considered a cold month and, by Italian standards, very wet. However, already from the first days of spring, the number of sunny days has been growing, and the thermometer is steadily creeping up. In the south, spring becomes its sovereign master from the first days of March. As summer approaches, it becomes so warm that regulars of local taverns and cafes move from stuffy rooms to the open air.

If you are planning your trip to the Apennines in the spring and want to get a more accurate idea of ​​the weather in a particular month, we recommend reading our post containing information on average temperatures and the number of rainy days in the most visited regions of the country.

Spring in Italy can be felt even in the heart of the “Eternal City”

Prices in Italy in spring

Depending on where you go, you may see a gradual increase in prices by mid-April, especially in the most popular destinations. By May, prices in many tourist areas reach high-season levels, making it much more difficult to find cheap alternatives. At the same time, price increases outside of popular routes will be less intense, which will leave a chance to fit your travel budget within an acceptable framework even in May.

Please also take into account that Holy Week and “May” are considered the “high” season almost throughout the country.

The best strategy for the budget-conscious traveler in April and May may be to plan your trip to Italy well in advance with early flight and hotel reservations. Sometimes low winter offers also include spring dates, which allows you to achieve an adequate cost of the trip.

Festivals and holidays

The most significant events that can significantly influence your travel throughout the country include Easter (a list of Easter dates from 2012 to 2025 can be found in our post), the Day of the Liberation of Italy from Fascism (April 25th) and 1st e May. On these days, most shops and services are closed, but major tourist attractions generally remain open.

In addition to national holidays, many regions of Italy host a significant number of local events, which can also be very attractive to visit. So the example of VinItaly is international wine exhibition in Verona, which is considered one of the main annual events in the world wine industry.

The sky over Venice in May is striking in its colors

Off the main tourist routes

If your trip to spring Italy lies away from the main tourist routes You may find that many museums and attractions are still operating on reduced hours. However, some of them can only work on weekends.

Although seaside resorts and campsites open in the spring, this is more of a trend in the second half of April and May. Even in hotels that did not accept tourists in winter, but have already started the season, the recent end of winter can still be felt in the form of indoor swimming pools. There are still very few visitors on the beaches at this time, and even those begin to appear here only in the second half of May.

Spring in Italy– and especially April and early May are a good time to plan walking routes, and the awakening of nature from hibernation will allow you to take a lot of interesting photographs. In the provinces, spring is a period filled with numerous fairs and festivals, especially in terms of cuisine.

Spring in Italy – summary

Spring is a great time to plan a tour of Italy. The weather is improving every day, flowering time is in full swing, and the number of tourists is still significantly less than in summer time. If you made a short summary of the advantages of this time of year, it would look like this:

• Much less crowding at tourist sites compared to summer
• Mostly reasonable prices for flights and hotels
• A huge number of holidays and festivals
• Long length daylight hours compared to winter
• It's time to bloom in the fields and gardens
• Very mild and pleasant weather without extremes in temperature

Having read information on the Internet, we were already afraid to end up in the dream city of Venice. The terrible stench and terrible weather were foreshadowed by the reviews. However, upon arrival, a fabulous city on the water, fragrant with blooming flowers, awaited us. The wind from the sea brought a refreshing breeze, and the sun was so bright that you had to squint your eyes. For two days I felt comfortable in a warm sweater, and some tourists were already sporting light resort sundresses.

My groom took me to Sicily; he wanted to give me a gift before the wedding. I will say that I really liked it, despite the fact that it is not the season. The weather is ideal for walking, about +15, if you plan to go somewhere in the evening, stock up on warm clothes, it was only +3, although this is an exception and is usually around +5\7. As you understand, the sea is cold, so there is no point in talking about it. It’s comfortable to walk along the coast (we went twice), there was no wind. We were lucky that we didn’t get rain, although it’s not uncommon at this time, but the amount of sun was disappointing, often the sky is gray and there are clouds. It is clear that March is not a holiday month, although the weather is IDEAL for sightseeing

One of the most beautiful cities in Italy is the city where the story of Romeo and Juliet was born. We came to Verona with the whole family on vacation in 2015 at the beginning of spring. We had a wonderful week. I liked everything about Verona except the weather. In March it was not very cold, about 15-18 degrees Celsius during the day, windless, but damp and wet. Out of seven days, two days were sunny. The rest of the time it rained. In general, there is something to see in Verona and we will definitely return there.

For work, I had the opportunity to visit the Italian city of Bolzano, Trentino region. Bolzano is located on the border with Austria and I can say with confidence that the city is very unusual and I remember it. In Bolzano, Italians (almost all residents) speak fluently German. Therefore, if you don’t know Italian, you can calmly try to communicate in German. This region has a mountainous climate. It's quite cool in winter. I was there in March. The average air temperature during the day was about 13-15 degrees Celsius with an unusually scorching sun, sometimes warming up the daytime temperature to 20 degrees.

We invite you to familiarize yourself with the weather in Italy by month to choose the best one for yourself. optimal time to visit a land of hospitality, harmony and fun.

Whoever has not seen Italy has not seen the world...

In Italy, the climate varies greatly: the south, where a subtropical climate reigns, is characterized by warm, mild winters and hot summers, and the north, with its temperate continental climate Cold winter gives way to warm summers. In the mountainous regions, snow falls in winter, which lasts for quite a long time and there are even peaks from which it never leaves.

January

This month is traditional coldest of the year. The average daytime temperature in the capital of the state, Rome, is +10-12°C.

At night the thermometer drops to +4°C. There are 14 days with precipitation.

In Verona and Milan it is always colder than elsewhere: the average daytime temperature is +4°C, the night temperature is 2°C. Palermo and Naples are warmest: +14°C during the day, +11°C at night. At the same time, it falls in Naples greatest number precipitation – 101mm.

The swimming season is still far away, and the temperature sea ​​water does not exceed +11°C, and the piercing cold winds blowing from the sea do not even make it possible to sunbathe on the coast.

January 29, 30 and 31 are known in Italy as “giornate della merla” (blackbird days), characterized by the most low temperatures for the whole calendar year .

Arriving in Italy this month, you can go to one of the country's six ski resorts: the Dolomites, Dolimiti di Brenta, Alta Valtellina, Val d'Aosta, Val di Susa or Trento.

The weather here is ideal, and the picturesque mountain slopes are covered with snow. In case of lack of snow, the snow cannons, preventing skiers from being disappointed in the correctness of their choice.

The month is ideal for visiting famous SPA resorts

• , which is located in the Veneto region, near Venice and Padua, and is a complex of more than 100 hotels with thermal pools and mud centers;
• Ischia is one of the most beautiful islands of the Mediterranean, famous throughout the world as one of natural wonders light with its unique thermal springs;
• Bibione is a resort famous for its healing waters on the Venetian Riviera, where the infrastructure of the thermal SPA center Bibione Thermae is aimed at relaxation for both adults and children;
• Fiuggi is one of the most environmentally friendly cities in Europe, located in the province of Lazio, located just 70 km from Rome and famous for its centuries-old oak forests and olive groves. This only urological resort in Europe is located at an altitude of 747 meters above sea level, surrounded by flowering fertile fields;
• Chianciano Terme is one of the oldest thermal resorts in Europe, which is located in the Tuscany region surrounded by the Siena hills. A resort divided into 4 main springs - Sillene, Santissima, Santa and Fucoli, once famous for its healing properties waters among the ancient Romans and Etruscans, served as a place of cult rituals. These days, Chianciano is popular for its excellent diagnostic center, as well as stunning gardens, parks and clean air;
• Montegrotto Terme is a magnificent thermal resort at the foot of the Euganean hills, located in Veneto (northern Italy), considered one of the best thermal baths in Europe, where you can undergo mud therapy and inhalation therapy.

Don't forget that Many holiday celebrations take place in Italy in January, among which the most important is Epiphany, which Italians celebrate on January 6th.

After this date, it traditionally begins in Italy - a real paradise for shopaholics.

February

Italians say about February that this month “corto e maledetto”(short and damned).

The second month of the year can be as cold as January, with heavy snowfall in the north and persistent rain in the south of the country.

But in February a slight warming is already expected.

So, in Rome the thermometer rises to +13°C during the day and drops to +4°C at night. In Verona and Milan, daytime temperatures are +7°C, night temperatures are 0°C.

The most a large number of solar and warm days recorded annually in Palermo, where during the day +15°C, at night +11°C.

The water temperature does not exceed +10°С, which is not conducive to the opening of the beach season even by residents from northern countries.

Ski resorts are still operating in the north of the country, where huge amounts of snow fall. The so-called “low tourist season” will delight you with cheap flight prices and good service at low hotel prices.

February is famous, first of all, for the large-scale celebration of Valentine's Day and the Battle of the Oranges in Ivrea. In addition to participating in the mesmerizing actions during the carnival, it is worthwhile to get acquainted with Venice itself - a city reminiscent of theatrical scenery, which has never been rebuilt, thanks to which the atmosphere of past eras reigns in it.

This city on the water has 118 islands, cut through by 160 canals, over which about 400 bridges rise.

Venice is a major cultural center where the Biennale of Contemporary Art and the international Film Festival are held. This city is closely associated with the names of such outstanding personalities, like Canaletto, Tiepolo, Tintoretto and Titian.

March

The weather in the first month of spring is very capricious. Italians say that “Marzo and pazzarello”(March is crazy).

This is due to the unpredictability of the weather, characterized by sunny and rainy days.

Depending on the region, the air temperature will vary greatly. So in the Eternal City the thermometer during the day will exceed +16°C, and at night it will not drop below +6°C.

There are a total of 13 rainy days in Rome this month.
Similar temperatures are observed in Naples and Pisa.

Genoa receives the most rainfall, although it is quite warm there, and the average daytime temperature is +14°C.

In Venice and Milan the air warms up to only +12°C, but at night the air temperature drops to +3°C.

Swimming in the sea is out of the question - the water temperature does not exceed +11-12°C.

And for those who still dream of enjoying the downhill skiing at ski resorts, You should hurry: the season is coming to an end after the second ten days of the month.

The season of endless fun and celebrations is still ongoing. Sweet tooths are flocking to the Italian city of Turin.

It is here that the “CioccolaTò” - Chocolate Festival is held, where city guests are introduced to the history of the origins of the production of chocolate treats, and the veil of secrecy about the recipes of several outstanding Italian chocolate desserts is lifted.

Italian chocolatiers present for tastings a wide variety of chocolate varieties with all kinds of fillings. Also during the festival, residents and guests of the city will enjoy all sorts of cultural events and competitions for children. Therefore, you can safely take your kids with you.

April

In April, Italy is filled with large crowds of tourists, as this month offers pleasant temperatures for exploring many attractions.

Italians say that “Natale con i tuoi, Pasqua con chi vuoi”(Christmas should be celebrated with family, Easter with whomever you want). Therefore, during the celebration of Easter and after it, many Catholics take short holidays and travel around Italy.

In Rome, the maximum daytime temperature is +19°C, the minimum at night is +8°C and there are no more than 13 rainy days.

Similar weather is observed in Pisa, Milan and Naples.

In Rimini, Verona and Genoa, the air warms up to +17°C during the day, and the night temperature is +8°C.

Venice is somewhat cooler: +16°C during the day, +7°C at night. Florence is considered the warmest and sunniest month this month, where daytime temperatures exceed +19°C.

Swimming is still uncomfortable - the water temperature does not exceed +14°C. Rare daredevils, incl. walruses plunge into the waters of the Adriatic. But on the beaches during the day you can already see sunbathers, exposing their deadly white bodies to the gentle sun.

The most important event in the life of Italians, 99% of whose population profess Catholicism, is Easter, the date of which falls either at the end of March or at the beginning of April. Italians worshiping family traditions, go to visit family, friends or relatives.

April 25 is also celebrated as the Day of Liberation from Fascism in Italy. Military parades and festive demonstrations are held everywhere in large and small Italian towns.

This month, when you arrive in Italy, you should definitely include in your itinerary a visit to Rome - the capital of Italy, one of the most beautiful and most important cities in Europe, once the political and cultural center of the powerful Roman Empire.

Outstanding Italian masters worked on decorating Rome during the Renaissance: Bernini, Bramante, Raphael and, of course, Michelangelo himself.

Walking around the city, travelers will see the most famous sights of the city: the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, the Roman Forum (VII century BC - 1st century AD), the Forum of Trojan, Piazza Venice, Capitoline Hill, Pantheon, Piazza Colonna, Fountain Trevi and many others other.

You should definitely see Trastevere - the most picturesque area of ​​Rome, which managed to preserve the true character of the city from the early Middle Ages: ancient churches and aristocratic buildings of the 8th-14th centuries.

Rome and Florence are the hottest: +27°C during the day, +16°C at night.

In Pisa, Verona and Naples, the thermometer rises to +26°C during the day and drops to +16°C at night.

In Rimini and Venice, the air warms up to +25°C during the day, and cools down to +15°C at night.

Genoa is the “coolest” place: during the day +24°C, but at night the temperature barely drops to +18°C.

The water temperature along the entire coast of Italy exceeds +20°C, so swimming and sunbathing is very pleasant.

Coming to Italy in June means immediately “killing two birds with one stone”: having a good rest on the seaside and becoming a participant in all kinds of Italian holidays.

So, June 2 marks the Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Italy, during which a large number of parades and fireworks are observed everywhere.

In addition, a Music Festival starts in the town of Ravello, which is located near Amalfi. Sunrises in this picturesque town surrounded by majestic mountains are filled with the magical sounds of classical music.

The Opera Festival begins in Verona, which is usually held in the famous Roman Amphitheater and continues throughout the summer.

In the Lake Garda area, the Feast of Love Knot is celebrated every year on the Visconti Bridge in Borghetto. Dinner is served for 4,000 people on the bridge.

The table is bursting with all kinds of dishes, and the end of the evening is marked by colorful fireworks. But the most an important event Mediterranean coast - film festival on the island of Sicily in Taormina.

Here general public films by independent directors from different corners planets. Over the years of its existence, the film festival has been honored by the presence of such celebrities as Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor, Robert de Niro, Sophia Loren, Audrey Hepburn, Marlon Brando, Melanie Griffith, Tom Cruise, Antonio Banderas, Monica Bellucci and many others.

July

This month is characterized sultry heat, so not many people dare to go sightseeing.

The main tourist flow rushes to the shores of the seas, where the water temperature reaches +25-26°C. On the island of Sicily, the water warms up to +24°C.

Vacationers should be careful: the rays of the scorching sun can very quickly lead to heat or sunstroke, and ice water, juices and ice cream should be taken in small doses so that the holiday goes without a sore throat.

In Rome during the day +31°C, at night +18°C. Tourists, sweltering from the heat, shamelessly splash around in the city’s fountains, the most famous of which are the Barcaccia (Boat) fountain and the Trevi fountain with a huge figure of Neptune.

In the southern regions, on the hottest days the thermometer rises to +35°C. But at the same time, Italy does not at all resemble the Sahara Desert with rare inclusions of green oases. The whole country is surrounded by blooming greenery, striking with a riot of colors. In June, luxurious asters begin to bloom.

July is rich in exciting events. So, In the Emilia Romagna region, the entire coastline is immersed in an exciting holiday called “Pink Night”. Pink color and all its shades become the main attributes in the design of restaurants, cafes, shops, recreation centers and even dishes.

On July 15, Palermo celebrates the Feast of Saint Rosalia, the patroness of the city, and in Terracina, the Day of Saint Madonna Carmine, the patroness of fishermen. The Palio festival, which is a medieval horse race, takes place in Siena.

But one of the most colorful and spectacular water events of the year, undoubtedly, is the Redentore Festival, which is celebrated in Venice every third Sunday in July.

August

This month - hottest of the year. The thermometer in the southern regions can exceed +34-37°C.

Staying in cities is very uncomfortable, so long excursions are a real test of endurance. In this situation, there is a good way out - rent a car.

In the hot summer, it is pleasant to travel in the comfortable microclimate of an air-conditioned car, and traveling will not be at all tiring.

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In Rome during the day from +30°C, at night the thermometer does not drop below +18°C. A total of 6 rainy days are possible. Therefore, city residents try to move to the sea or lakes, where the water temperature is +24-26°C.

Italy is famous not only for its seaside resorts, but also the most beautiful ones, which are located near Verona and Milan, surrounded by the Alpine mountains.

The tourist season here also lasts from May to October, but the air temperature is more comfortable: throughout the tourist season it ranges from +22 to +28°C.

Holidays on the lakes of Italy

The alpine pearls of northern Italy, formed in glacial valleys, are famous today for the transparency and purity of their waters, healthy air And amazing nature.

To popular resorts Lake Garda– the largest lake in Italy, located at 65 m above sea level, include:

• Riva del Garda,
• Torbole,
• Sirmione,
• Malcesine and
• Limone sul Garda.

Lake Maggiore- the second largest in Italy, located on the border with Switzerland and famous for the following resorts:

• Ascona and Locarno (east coast) and
• Intra, Stresa, Verbano (west coast).

Lake Como, which has a second name - Lario, has the following resorts:

• Como,
• Leccio,
• Cernobbio,
• Bellagio and
• Comachina.

On Lake Garda in August there are gondola races (Flat gondolas of “Contradas”). Competitions among the best gondoliers determine the winner and end with colorful fireworks.

On August 15, when one of the favorite holidays in Italy - Ferragosto - is celebrated throughout the country, the whole country is on holiday. The whole holiday season among Italians opens with this holiday.

The streets of all coastal cities are filled with noisy companies of Italians, for whom each restaurant prepares a special menu and invites artists for musical evenings.

This holiday is the most wonderful opportunity to penetrate the mentality of Italians and understand their essence.

September

At the beginning of autumn, temperatures remain at levels typical for the end of August. But after the second week of September the situation changes: the temperature during the day is +24-26°C, and the water temperature in the sea, which is slowly cooling, remains at +24°C.

Refreshing gusts of wind also blow from the sea. There are no fewer lovers of sea coasts, but from the second half of September, when the school year begins in Italian schools, there are no longer noisy Italian schoolchildren with their no less expressive grandmothers.

In Rome during the day +27°C, at night +16°C, there are 9 rainy days.

Some resort areas close as early as September.
So, in Rimini, the northern province, after the second week of September the beaches are closed and swimming is prohibited.

But in the southern regions: Sicily, Apulia, Capri beach season lasts until mid-October, which is due warm water and a pleasant climate.

This month is extremely rich in holidays. On the Venetian Riviera in Lido di Jesolo September 1, 2013 years will pass fantastic airshow "Frecce Tricolory" (Tri-colored arrows) with the participation of the best Italian pilots. Directly over the Adriatic Sea, pilots will perform dizzying pirouettes.

The famous Historical Regatta takes place in Venice every year on the first Sunday of September. During the event, the city’s canals are full of colorful gondolas, stylized in the 15th century. Water transport crews dress in costumes of the same era.

September is the time for a rich harvest. By this month, bananas, grapes, chestnuts and dates ripen. It's a busy time for rural Italian workers - harvest time.

This month they take place

• Pizzafest festival, where Italians enjoy eating pizza with the thinnest dough;
• Wine Festival in Asti, where you can taste young wines and wines of several years of aging;
• Parma Ham Festival where you can try delicious varieties ham.
• Also this month, tourists enjoy the grand fireworks display in Recco and the regatta competition in Genoa.

October

In the second month of autumn, the number of vacationers on the coasts decreases sharply.

At the beginning of the month you can still sunbathe during the warmest hours and even swim, but after the second week the water temperature drops sharply and rarely exceeds +20°C.

Only the southern regions can please warm weather, where the temperature during the day warms up to +23-28 °C, while the northern regions are characterized by inclement weather.

In October, when going to Italy, you should definitely take warm clothes and umbrellas with you, since it rains much more than in summer. The long-awaited coolness allows you to fully implement rich and long excursion programs.

For example, you can go to Rome, whose history goes back more than 2,000 years. Sunny days are called here “ottobrate romane”. During the day in Rome it is +22°С, at night +12°С, there are a total of 12 rainy days.

You can also go to Florence - a treasury of art, whose squares, palaces, museums and temples are decorated with the immortal creations of Michelangelo, Giotto, Cellini, Giambologna and other great architects.

In Florence, the birthplace and flowering of Renaissance art, there are famous sights

• Uffizi Gallery, which displays a rich collection of paintings;
• Pitti Gallery, where the Royal Apartments, the Silver Museum, the Carriage Museum, etc. are located;
• Gallery of the Academy, where sculptures are collected, as well as works by Michelangelo, incl. statue of David;
• Church of San Lorenzo, where the Medici tomb is located;
• Church of Santa Croce, where the tomb of many famous Italians is also located, etc.

November

There can be no talk of any beach holiday: the water temperature is +12°C, and the sea is inhospitable and frightens with its dark color. During the day the temperature throughout the country is +16°C, rarely +20°C. At night the thermometer drops to +4°C in the northern regions of the country. In the capital of Italy during the day +17°C, at night +8°C, there are 14 rainy days.

In November, some late varieties of grapes and figs ripen, as well as chestnuts, oranges and bergamot.
There are few gastronomic festivals, but you should definitely check out the White Truffle Festival and chestnut festivals.

November 1st is All Saints' Day in Italy.. Also in November, Italians celebrate the Day of National Unity, the Feast of Madonna della Salute and the Day of Protection of Black Cats.

December

In the first winter month really “cold”: in the south during the day + 13-16 ° C and at night + 4-5 ° C, in central Italy + 5-13 ° C, in the north during the day + 4-5 ° C and at night – 5 ° C . Sea water temperature +12°C.

It rains in the southern and central regions, while northern regions covered with snow. In southern Italy, tangerines, oranges and late grape varieties are ripening, so the harvest continues.

But even in winter, traveling around the country is very exciting.

Zealous Italian Catholics are preparing to celebrate many church holidays

• December 8 – Day of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
• December 25 – Christmas and
• December 26 – St. Stephen's Day.

Traveling around the country in December, you can enjoy the external and internal decoration of cathedrals, decorated with Italian imagination and love.
On the eve of December 25, Christmas markets are held throughout the country. Also in December, Tuscany hosts the Boar Festival.

The year ends with the New Year's Eve on December 31st. The squares of Italian cities host theatrical performances, performances by musical groups, pyrotechnic shows and much more.

Temperature fluctuations in different regions countries at the same time of year are characteristic big countries: for example, Russia, Canada, China and the USA. However, this list also includes Italy, despite its small size.

Weather in Italy now:

The fact is that in this country the vagaries of the weather are determined by the difference in relief, and the long extent of Italy also has an influence. However, such a variety of climate is more likely to benefit tourists, because they have the opportunity to visit the country all year round, admire beautiful nature, diverse flora and fauna, swim in the sea and simply enjoy the splendor of the architecture of such different Italian cities.

Climate of Italy by month:

Spring is the best time of the year!

But spring is rightfully considered the best time of the year. The nature of the Apennine Peninsula at this time is simply magnificent! The air temperature fluctuates between 15-20 degrees - neither hot nor cold. In addition, a variety of citrus fruits, olives, figs, pomegranates and many other trees begin to bloom. The alpine region is home to bears, deer, roe deer, chamois, and in the highlands you can find wood grouse and hazel grouse. Of course, the flora and fauna are much richer, because in the rivers alone there are many different species of fish. In the spring, two holidays can be celebrated: Easter and the Day of Liberation from Fascism, which in Italy is celebrated on April 25 and signifies the end of World War II.

Swimming season - summer

Summer is the traditional swimming season in Italy, because the country's shores are washed by five seas, including the Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas. The average temperature in summer fluctuates around 25-30 degrees Celsius, although in the south of the country it reaches forty when the hot wind comes from Africa. It rains in summer in Italy - a rare event, so tourists often hide from the heat, for example, in hotel rooms, or go on excursions on comfortable buses, fortunately there are places to go. At the very beginning of summer, Italians celebrate Republic Day (June 2). And on August 15, the summer work season ends, and Italians take long-awaited vacations.

Autumn is culinary season

Many tourists prefer to come to Italy in the fall, because swimming season is not yet closed, and the air temperature drops to 20 degrees and below. Moreover, a sharp rise in temperature is observed in October. For example, in September, 30-degree heat is not that uncommon. Autumn is the time for culinary holidays. There are many events dedicated not only to wine, but also, for example, to chocolate and truffles. Autumn is also the time for evening walks through magnificent Italian cities with luxurious architecture. Do not forget that Italy has about 20 national parks with unique flora and fauna. The most popular of them are Circeo and Abruzzo. Main holiday countries at this time of year - the Council of All Saints, celebrated on the first of November.

Such a different winter...

Winter differs from other seasons in that the temperature varies greatly in different regions of Italy. And if in the lowland areas of the country the temperature remains slightly above zero, then in the Alps it drops to -15 degrees. This is the ideal time for those who prefer to ski or snowboard, enjoy steep ski slopes and difficult turns. Many people come here for active rest. But most tourists prefer winter Italy because of "shopping". The fact is that prices fall rapidly at this time of year, and vacations become not so expensive. The main winter holiday is Christmas, celebrated on December 25th.

Did you know that you can relax in Italy not only in the summer? Italy is an amazing country where tourist seasons are not determined weather conditions, as is customary, but driven by interests. And noteworthy is the fact that in summer, autumn, winter and spring, Italy is equally fun and interesting.

Tourist seasons in Italy

Experienced experts in Italy know that there is no time frame according to which a holiday in Italy can be divided into certain seasons. All these boundaries are quite transparent. It is stupid and wrong to think that there are two tourist periods in Italy - summer and winter. Let's take a closer look at this issue.

Beach season

In 99% of cases, the first acquaintance with Italy for most tourists happened against the backdrop of a resort holiday. Italy - country climatic contrasts, however, the beach trend is quite clear in the period from June to early/mid September. On some Italian coasts in June the water will still be cool, but the closer you go to the south, the warmer it gets.

Summer is a crazy influx of tourists, when not only the beaches, but also the cities are crowded. July and August are months for daredevils who can withstand the heat. In August, jellyfish begin to wash up on many coasts, making normal swimming almost impossible.

If your vacation is planned for August, it is better to give preference to the northern regions of Italy, where it is a little cooler. In Rome and Milan, the thermometer often exceeds 35 °C.

September in Italy - the Velvet season. At a minimum, the first half of the month will be very warm and suitable for comfortable swimming and activities aquatic species sports

Raid on sights and cities

When is the best time to do this? Considering that most of the tour. operators offer their clients a comprehensive vacation according to the program “1 week of excursions + 1 week beach holiday“, then the fact that Russian tourists become acquainted with significant places in Italy in the summer is ineradicable. However, wanting to explore in more detail cultural heritage countries, it is better to give preference to autumn or spring.

What bad things happen in the summer? Judge for yourself. The Vatican Museum in the summer looks like one huge anthill, in Venice every gondola is crowded with Japanese schoolchildren, Florence abounds with more American students than the entire US state of New England combined. So it turns out that visiting the Colosseum and the Pantheon will take place in a “gallop across Europe” mode, and given the seriously scorching sun - in short dashes from one fountain to another.

Sale season

Italy is home to the world's fashion houses and branded boutiques, Italians dressed to the nines and sophisticated Italian women. “Why are we worse?” - Russian tourists reason and, without hesitation, buy a plane ticket. In principle, in Italy there are some sales all year round, however, the largest ones take place in winter from the first Saturday of January to last numbers February/early March (it all depends on the balance of goods), as well as in the summer - from the first days of July to the end of August.

Milan Fashion Week

Milan Fashion Week is a grandiose event of global significance not only among famous couturiers and stars, but also among all girls who are actively interested in the fashion industry. This vibrant event takes place in February and includes up to a hundred shows of many announced clothing collections. Prices for hotels in Milan will be very high at this time, so you should worry about booking them early.

Ski season

Nature has endowed Italy with a long Alpine ridge, and the government has worked hard to properly cut it, building dozens of modern ski resorts. Snow falls in northern Italy as early as October, but the real ski season begins in mid-December and lasts, as a rule, until the end of February, and sometimes until the beginning of March.

Winter holidays

Who among you has not dreamed of celebrating the New Year or spending Christmas in Italy? At this time she is fabulously beautiful. Has any lover ever thought about celebrating February 14th with his other half in Verona - the homeland of Romeo and Juliet?

The end of January attracts millions of tourists from all over the world with the Venice Carnival - a grandiose, enchanting show taking place on the water. As you can see, in winter Italy is rich in the brightest holidays of the year. The “Orange Fights” in the northern town of Ivrea, which take place here every February, will seem very unusual, but at the same time alluring for a Russian traveler.

Spring season

In spring, you can enjoy hiking along emerald paths and green meadows in the Alps, the slopes of which have already taken off their fluffy, white cape. This is a great time to go to sea ​​cruise along the southern coast of Italy, without fear of high temperatures.

Italian autumn

Italian autumn is a season for true gourmets, a juicy time, replete with bright colors. In the fall, fruits and grapes are collected, starting to make new, young wine. Autumn is just the right time to taste this truly divine drink in wine cellars and specialized halls. Gastronomic tours are also very popular in the fall, as it is the time of national cuisine festivals.