Italy Weather Forecast
Italy weather: 74°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Italy weather in September
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Climate in Italy month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57° | 43° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 60° | 44° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 63° | 47° | 4,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 70° | 51° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 76° | 57° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 90° | 68° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 94° | 73° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 92° | 71° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 82° | 64° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 75° | 58° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 64° | 48° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 57° | 42° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Italy
Go in April, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Italy compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Italy.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Split | 229 mi | 63°F | 33°F cooler | 54 in |
| Plitvice Lakes National Park | 257 mi | 51°F | 44°F cooler | 56 in |
| Plitvice Lakes | 257 mi | 51°F | 44°F cooler | 56 in |
| Plitvice Lakes National Park | 257 mi | 51°F | 44°F cooler | 56 in |
| Monaco | 287 mi | 62°F | 34°F cooler | 36 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Italy?
Italy is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 41.9028, 12.4964. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Italy right now?
It is currently 74°F (23°C) with clear. Humidity is 82% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Italy?
April, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Italy, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Italy in?
Italy observes Europe/Rome (UTC+02:00). The local time is 7:06 AM.
How many people live in Italy?
Italy has a population of approximately 59 million.
What is the nearest airport to Italy?
The closest airports are Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), 15 mi away, Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 249 mi away and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 319 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Italy?
Popular options include Cinque Terre National Park, Gran Paradiso National Park, Colosseum, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pompeii and Trevi Fountain.
What places are in Italy?
Italy covers 14 places in this atlas, including Cinque Terre National Park, Gran Paradiso National Park, Rome, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Florence and Milan.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 7:06 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
