PLANNING • 11 min read
Best Time to Visit Italy: Complete Guide
February 2026 11 min read
Italy is wonderful year-round, but the best time to visit depends on what you want to see and do. Here's our season-by-season breakdown.
Season by Season
Spring (Apr-May)
15-25°C
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Moderate
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💡 Perfect weather, flowers blooming. Easter can be crowded.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
25-35°C
Temp
High
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💡 Hot and crowded in cities. Great for coast and lakes.
Fall (Sep-Oct)
15-25°C
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Moderate
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💡 Wine harvest, truffle season. Our top recommendation.
Winter (Nov-Mar)
5-15°C
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Low
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💡 Fewer crowds, lower prices. Christmas markets. Some attractions have limited hours.
Our Top Recommendation
Late September to mid-October is the sweet spot: warm weather, harvest festivals, fewer tourists, and lower prices than summer. Second choice: late April to mid-May.
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