Best time to visit Italy

The best times to visit Italy (Rome) are in May, June and September based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in Italy. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

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When is the best time to visit Italy?

The best times to visit Italy (Rome) are in May, June and September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Italy (Rome)12
    Jan
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Italy (Rome)13
    Feb
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Italy (Rome)16
    Mar
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Italy (Rome)18
    Apr
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Italy (Rome)23
    May
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Italy (Rome)27
    Jun
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Italy (Rome)30
    Jul
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Italy (Rome)30
    Aug
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Italy (Rome)27
    Sep
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Italy (Rome)22
    Oct
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Italy (Rome)17
    Nov
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Italy (Rome)13
    Dec

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The weather guide for Italy (Rome) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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More about Italy

Explore our complete guide to Italy with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Italy.

Italy travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Italy with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Italy - quick facts
Flight time✝ 2 to 3 hours
Time difference UK +1 hour
Language(s) Italian
Currency Euro
Electricity C + F + L plug (230V)
Driving side Right

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

Travelling to Italy?

Browse holidays, flights, hotels and more from popular travel providers for your escape to Italy in 2026/2027.

Holidays to Italy

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National Holidays National Holidays
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Thomas Cook Thomas Cook
Broadway Travel Broadway Travel
Secret Escapes Secret Escapes
TUI Ireland TUI Ireland
Holiday Discount Centre Holiday Discount Centre
Holiday Hypermarket Holiday Hypermarket
easyJet holidays easyJet holidays
Expedia Expedia
On the Beach On the Beach
Sunshine.co.uk Sunshine.co.uk
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Tours to Italy

Travelsphere Travelsphere
Cosmos Cosmos
Riviera Travel Riviera Travel
Newmarket Holidays Newmarket Holidays
Explore! Explore!
Trafalgar Trafalgar
G Adventures G Adventures
Exoticca Exoticca
TourRadar TourRadar
TUI Tours TUI Tours
Just You Just You

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Flights to Italy

TUI TUI
British Airways British Airways
KAYAK KAYAK
Jet2 Jet2
Vueling Vueling
Air France Air France
Qatar Airways Qatar Airways
KLM KLM
eDreams eDreams
Kiwi.com Kiwi.com

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Hotels in Italy

Barcelo Barcelo
H10 Hotels H10 Hotels
Hilton Hilton
IHG IHG
Marriott Marriott
Millennium Hotels Millennium Hotels
Radisson Hotels Radisson Hotels
Priceline Priceline
Hotels.com Hotels.com
Booking.com Booking.com
Agoda Agoda
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Trivago Trivago

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Accommodation in Italy

Simpson Travel Simpson Travel
Pierre & Vacances Pierre & Vacances
VRBO VRBO
Eurocamp Eurocamp
Solmar Villas Solmar Villas
Top Villas Top Villas
Vintage Travel Vintage Travel
Oliver's Travels Oliver's Travels
Hostelworld Hostelworld
SPL Villas SPL Villas
The Plum Guide The Plum Guide

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Ocean cruises to Italy

Marella Cruises Marella Cruises
Fred Olsen Fred Olsen

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River cruises in Italy

Avalon Waterways Avalon Waterways

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Things to do in Italy

Get Your Guide Get Your Guide
Airbnb Airbnb
Klook Klook
Tiqets Tiqets
Isango Isango
Viator Viator

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Buses & trains in Italy

Flixbus Flixbus
Rail Europe Rail Europe

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Car hire in Italy

Holiday Autos Holiday Autos
Zest Car Rental Zest Car Rental
KAYAK KAYAK
Carrentals.co.uk Carrentals.co.uk
Avis Avis
Enjoy Travel Enjoy Travel
Europcar Europcar
Rentalcars.com Rentalcars.com
Sixt Sixt

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Ferries in Italy

Direct Ferries Direct Ferries

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Money transfers to Italy

Wise.com Wise.com
XE Money Transfers XE Money Transfers

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Airport taxis for Italy

Hoppa Hoppa
Shuttle Direct Shuttle Direct

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Skiing holidays in Italy

Erna Low Erna Low
Crystal Ski Crystal Ski
Iglu Ski Iglu Ski
Sunweb Sunweb

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Boat rental for Italy

SamBoat SamBoat

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Driving advice for Italy

RAC RAC

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eSIMs for Italy

Amigo Amigo
Airalo Airalo
Holafly Holafly
Roamless Roamless

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Italy travel deals

Check out the latest deals, discount codes and special offers on holidays, flights, hotels and more for Italy in 2026/2027. Pay low deposits and save with last minute holidays, early bird offers and free kids places where available.

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Italy travel guidance

Check the latest travel guidance and advice on visiting Italy from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Italy.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Italy travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Italy with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Italy, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Italy travel features

Do you want to learn more about Italy? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Italy.

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Italy FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Italy including the current entry restrictions, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Which is the hottest month in Italy?

The hottest time of year in Rome, Italy is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Italy?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Rome, Italy with 117mm on average. There are normally 15 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Italy?

The sunniest time of year in Rome, Italy is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 73% of daylight hours; that's 11 hours of sunshine per day.

What is the flight time to Italy from the UK?

The flight time to Italy from the UK is typically 2 to 3 hours.

What is the time difference between Italy and the UK?

The time difference between Italy and the UK is UK time+1 hour.

What is the main language spoken in Italy?

The main language spoken in Italy is Italian.

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What is the currency in Italy?

The currency in Italy is the Euro (EUR).

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Which plugs are used in Italy?

Italy uses electrical plug type C + F + L (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Italy?

They drive on the right side of the road in Italy.

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