ISPRA station data suggests April to June, September and October are the easier months: no widespread heat, and fewer frost days. July and August bring the most heat, with a median of about 15 days above 30 degrees. January and February are coldest, with 12 to 14 frost days. Rain falls in every month, and November is the wettest.
These are ISPRA 1991 to 2020 medians across hundreds of stations nationwide, not figures for one city. The Alps, the Po plain and the south differ a lot. ISPRA says November is the wettest month almost everywhere and July the driest outside the Alps. Crowd and price data are not in these sources.
- Hottest months
- July and August, about 15 days above 30 degrees (station median)
- Coldest months
- January and February, 12 to 14 frost days
- Wettest month
- November, 114.7 mm (station median)
- Driest month
- July, 33.4 mm (station median)
- Easier months
- April to June, September and October
Month by month
Plan around your month
| Month | Verdict |
|---|---|
| January | ○Challenging |
| February | ○Challenging |
| March | ◐Good, with trade-offs |
| April | ●Recommended |
| May | ●Recommended |
| June | ●Recommended |
| July | ◐Good, with trade-offs |
| August | ◐Good, with trade-offs |
| September | ●Recommended |
| October | ●Recommended |
| November | ◐Good, with trade-offs |
| December | ◐Good, with trade-offs |
January ○Challenging
ISPRA 1991 to 2020 station medians: 7.6 rain days (1 mm or more), 14.1 frost days.
Good for
- Museums, cities.
Watch out for
- Frost is common and rain falls on about a week of the month. Pack warm layers and a waterproof.
February ○Challenging
ISPRA 1991 to 2020 station medians: 7.3 rain days (1 mm or more), 11.5 frost days.
Good for
- Museums, cities.
Watch out for
- Frost is common and rain falls on about a week of the month. Pack warm layers and a waterproof.
March ◐Good, with trade-offs
ISPRA 1991 to 2020 station medians: 7.2 rain days (1 mm or more), 3.7 frost days.
Good for
- City sightseeing.
Watch out for
- Expect either heat, cold or more rain, depending on the month. Check the forecast for your region.
April ●Recommended
ISPRA 1991 to 2020 station medians: 8.2 rain days (1 mm or more).
Good for
- City sightseeing, countryside.
Watch out for
- Check the forecast for your region. Figures are national medians, so the north and the south differ.
May ●Recommended
ISPRA 1991 to 2020 station medians: 7.3 rain days (1 mm or more), 0.7 days above 30 degrees.
Good for
- Cities, countryside, coast.
Watch out for
- Check the forecast for your region. Figures are national medians, so the north and the south differ.
June ●Recommended
ISPRA 1991 to 2020 station medians: 5.0 rain days (1 mm or more), 6.7 days above 30 degrees.
Good for
- Cities, countryside, coast.
Watch out for
- Check the forecast for your region. Figures are national medians, so the north and the south differ.
July ◐Good, with trade-offs
ISPRA 1991 to 2020 station medians: 3.6 rain days (1 mm or more), 14.9 days above 30 degrees.
Good for
- Early mornings, coast, shade.
Watch out for
- Expect either heat, cold or more rain, depending on the month. Check the forecast for your region.
August ◐Good, with trade-offs
ISPRA 1991 to 2020 station medians: 4.0 rain days (1 mm or more), 14.7 days above 30 degrees.
Good for
- Early mornings, coast, shade.
Watch out for
- Expect either heat, cold or more rain, depending on the month. Check the forecast for your region.
September ●Recommended
ISPRA 1991 to 2020 station medians: 6.6 rain days (1 mm or more), 2.0 days above 30 degrees.
Good for
- Cities, countryside, coast.
Watch out for
- Check the forecast for your region. Figures are national medians, so the north and the south differ.
October ●Recommended
ISPRA 1991 to 2020 station medians: 7.6 rain days (1 mm or more), 1.5 days above 25 degrees.
Good for
- Cities, countryside.
Watch out for
- Check the forecast for your region. Figures are national medians, so the north and the south differ.
November ◐Good, with trade-offs
ISPRA 1991 to 2020 station medians: 9.4 rain days (1 mm or more), 2.9 frost days.
Good for
- Museums, indoor sightseeing.
Watch out for
- Expect either heat, cold or more rain, depending on the month. Check the forecast for your region.
December ◐Good, with trade-offs
ISPRA 1991 to 2020 station medians: 8.9 rain days (1 mm or more), 11.6 frost days.
Good for
- Museums, indoor sightseeing.
Watch out for
- Expect either heat, cold or more rain, depending on the month. Check the forecast for your region.
Who it suits
For Parents / seniors
April to June and September to October avoid the peak heat. Avoid the hottest weeks of July and August.
For Children
Spring and early autumn are more comfortable for long days out.
For Couples
Late spring and September suit walking in cities and countryside.
For Friends
Late spring and September for outdoor time. Summer for the coast.
For Solo travellers
April to June and September to October for easier sightseeing.
By interest
Cities and countryside
April to June and September to October avoid both the peak heat and the winter frost, per ISPRA 1991 to 2020 station medians.
If your dates are fixed
If your dates fall in July or August, plan sightseeing for early morning and evening. In winter, pack warm layers and a waterproof. Check the forecast for your cities close to travel.
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