Climatic conditions in Italy. When is the best time to go to Italy

The climate in Italy varies from region to region. In the north it is moderate, and in the central and southern regions it is subtropical Mediterranean. In the spring on the Apennine Peninsula, the air warms up to 15-20 degrees. In summer, the thermometer rises to 25-30 degrees Celsius. In the south of the country, it can also be forty-degree heat. It is brought by dry hot winds from the Sahara - "sirocco". They blow from March to October.

Italian autumn is quite warm. Still open in September bathing season, and thirty-degree heat is not uncommon. But in October, the thermometer rises to +23 - +28 during the day, it is quite cool at night - up to + 12˚C.

In winter, temperatures vary greatly from region to region. In the central regions, the temperature is above zero, on average about +5, but sometimes +17. In the north of the country, winters are cooler and foggy. Maybe near zero. In the Alps, a paradise for skiers and snowboarders, the temperature drops to -15 degrees. It is worth noting that in most areas the winter weather is quite damp and rainy.

The climate on the islands

On reigns mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and winters are short and warm. In summer, the heat reaches + 32-38 degrees. In winter, the temperature is + 18-22 degrees. Precipitation is relatively low.

The climate is similar to Sardinian, but the summers are hotter and the winters are cooler. There is little rainfall, mostly from October to March. In mountainous areas, the temperature is slightly lower, and there is more rain.

Climate of Italy

The main characteristic of Italy's climate throughout the year is moderation, with mild winters and fairly hot summers. because of geographical location and diversity of relief climatic conditions in northern and southern Italy are markedly different.

Climate in northern Italy

The northern regions of the country, including the environs of Milan, are in the continental zone with cold, wet winters and hot summers. The Italian Alps, blocking the path of air masses from the south, contribute to high humidity in this region throughout the year, during which up to 1000 mm of precipitation can fall here. Winters are characterized by heavy snowfalls, fog, and often rains. In the mountains, weather conditions change depending on the height above sea level. Most of the Italian Alps have snow from November to March. mountain peaks never melts.

In the north-east of the country, rainfall is much less, a maximum of 60 mm per month. In the vicinity of Venice, it is difficult to determine the rainy and dry seasons, precipitation falls evenly. This region is characterized by hot summers, especially July and August. At other times of the year, the air temperature is moderate, without extreme ups and downs. A certain role in shaping the weather in Venice has its close location to the Adriatic Sea, from which showers with thunderstorms often fall on the coast. The most comfortable weather is in spring and autumn, but in summer and winter nature can bring unexpected surprises in the form of high floods or unbearable heat.

A temperate climate has formed near the northern spurs of the Apennines, in which all four seasons of the year are clearly defined: the summer here is dry and hot, the winter is quite cold, but without frost, but it rains in spring and autumn. Autumn weather is characterized by prolonged rains, heavy downpours with wind. This is especially felt in the vicinity of Florence. In general, the Apennine mountains are characterized by a cold climate, and in closed high mountain valleys - continental.

Sea temperature at northern shores Italy

On the west coast countries off the coast of Genoa and Levorno, the sea does not cool below +14 degrees in winter, and warms up to +22 degrees by summer. But the Ligurian Sea can please with real warmth from July to September, when its waters warm up to + 24 ... + 25 degrees.

The sea near the north-eastern shores of the country cools much more strongly. In the middle of winter, the temperature of the Adriatic Sea off the coast of Ravenna and Venice is no more than +9 degrees. However, due to the structural features of the bottom of this sea, the water in this region warms up faster and stronger than on the western Italian coast. Already by the beginning of June, the water in the northern Italian resorts is heated to +22 degrees, and by August the temperature can reach +27 degrees.

Climate in southern Italy

The closer to the south of the country, the stronger the dominance of the Mediterranean climate is felt. In the capital of Italy, the weather during the year is much warmer than in northern regions. Summer in Rome is incredibly hot, at noon the streets are empty. The most comfortable periods for a visit to Rome are spring and autumn. You can count on comfortable weather even in winter, and possible light rains will not spoil the city tour. Regardless of the time of year, the amount of rain in the vicinity of the capital is quite high; up to 900 mm of precipitation falls annually near the western foothills of the Apennines.

Naples boasts typical Mediterranean weather, shaped by the Tyrrhenian Sea. Winters are very mild and wet, without frost and snow, summers are dry and hot. In spite of high temperatures air in summer months is located on the southwestern coast of Italy comfortably thanks to the cool sea breezes.

The weather on the island of Sardinia is most favorable for recreation and travel in summer, in April - May and September. At this time, there is little rain here, and the high air temperature is easy to endure due to low humidity. Lovers of solitude and cool weather go to Italy in May: there is no large flow of tourists, and the blossoming nature gives a lot of aromas and magnificent landscapes.

The climate of the southern regions of Italy and Sicily has a number of features that make local resorts popular almost all year round: long and dry summers from April to October, mild and wet winter months will not frighten you with frost and strong winds. Due to the influence of dry air masses from North Africa, hot summers and its high temperatures are tolerated very easily, because the air humidity does not exceed 40%.

The eastern and southeastern coasts of Italy are also located in the subtropical Mediterranean climate zone, however, has a number of differences from the climate on the western Italian coast. So, in summer the air temperature in the vicinity of San Marino does not exceed +26 degrees. In winter, the entire east coast is open to cold east winds, for which there are no barriers. The locals call them "bora". These winds bring extreme drops in temperature and moisture in the form of snow to the region. Although the snow does not linger here for a long time, it still happens here more often than in the west.

The sea coast in southern Italy is friendly and warm. Definitely the best time to beach holiday is the period from May to September, when not only the waters of the seas warm up to comfortable temperatures, but the weather on the coast allows you to enjoy the Mediterranean. During the winter months, the sea temperature near Naples, Palermo and Policoro is about +15 degrees. On the east coast of the Adriatic water is 2-3 degrees cooler. In the warm season, regardless of the resort, the waters off the coast of southern Italy warm up to +27 degrees and above.

Italy is not a very large country, but the weather in the north and south of the Apennine Peninsula can differ very dramatically at the same time of the year. The vagaries of the weather are explained both by the length of the country from North to South, and by differences in relief between regions. Therefore, it makes sense to prepare for the trip in advance by studying the conditions in the particular area that you are going to visit.

As we have already said, the weather in Italy largely depends on the time of year, the region and the features of the area you are visiting. So, the North - the valley of the Po River and the Alps - are distinguished by a temperate continental type of climate. Slight sub-zero temperatures are the norm for winter in this region, and snowfall is not uncommon even in the valleys.

In the Alps, snow lasts all winter, falling regularly from October to May. Summer, on the other hand, is hot and dry. Most rainfall in northern Italy occurs in spring and autumn.

The weather in the Central and Southern regions is determined by the Mediterranean type of climate. Summer here is hot and dry, rains are rare. The hottest months are July and August with temperatures reaching 35C.

Winter in central and southern regions Italy is mild but with high rainfall. South of Rome, freezing temperatures in winter are the exception rather than the rule, although night frosts occur as far as the latitudes of Naples.

In order not to go into details that are of little interest, but at the same time to give a clearer understanding of weather in Italy, we conditionally divided the country into three zones and summarized the average data on temperature and the number of rainy days depending on the month.

The cities we have selected represent the North (Milan), Center (Rome) and South (Palermo) of the country, which will allow you to get a better idea of ​​the weather at the expected time of your vacation.

Weather in Milan (Northern Italy)

Month	Average high (C)	Average Minimum (C)	number of rainy days
January		-4
February		-3
March		1
April		4
May		9
June		13
July		16
August		16
September		12
October		7
November		1
December		-3

Weather in Rome (Central Italy)

Month	Average high (C)	Average Minimum (C)	number of rainy days
January		4
February		4
March		6
April		8
May		12
June		16
July		19
August		19
September		17
October		13
November		8
December		6

Weather in Palermo (Southern Italy)

Month

Average maximum(C)

Average Minimum(C)

number of rainy days

Climate of Italy There are three types of climate in Italy: temperate and subtropical Mediterranean.

In northern Italy, on the Padana Plain, the climate is transitional from subtropical to temperate - hot summers (July from + 22 ° С to + 24 ° С) and cold foggy winters (January - about 0 ° С).

The climate of the island part of Italy is Mediterranean, 2/3 of the year there is clear blue sky, summers are hot and dry (+26°С in July), and winters are warm and mild (+8°С to +10°С in January). Snow falls extremely rarely, with the exception of the mountainous regions of the Alps, where it lies at altitudes of more than 1500 m up to 200 days a year.

In the south of the peninsula from March to October, dry hot winds blow from the Sahara - "sirocco". During this period, the temperature rises to +35°C.

Climate of Rome subtropical mediterranean. The maximum precipitation is observed in winter, in summer precipitation is relatively rare. In general, the climate is characterized by very long and hot summers and mild rainy winters. Frosts and snowfalls are rare even in winter, and in summer the temperature can exceed 40 degrees.

Venice - Southern City, lies approximately at the latitude of the Crimea and Krasnodar Territory. Venice is characterized by a long hot summer with an average temperature of about 23 degrees in July (the most warm month), and mild winters (the average January temperature is +2.5 degrees). In winter, there are occasional frosts and snowfalls. Air has high humidity. Venice often experiences thunderstorms with heavy rain.

Climate in Florence- Mediterranean, summers are hot and dry (in July +26 C), and winters are warm and mild (up to +10 C in January), most days of the year the sun shines. Snow falls extremely rarely, except in mountainous areas.

For Milan it has a humid subtropical climate with some continental features, typical of the interior plains of northern Italy with hot, humid summers and cold, wet winters, in contrast to the Mediterranean climate in southern Italy. average temperature in the city center from -3 to +4 °C in January and from 19 to 30 °C in July. Snowfalls are fairly common in winter period, although in the last 15-20 years they have become less common. Humidity is quite high throughout the year, with an average annual rainfall of about 1000 mm. The city is often shrouded in fog.

Climate of Sicily- typically Mediterranean, with hot summers and short mild winters. The number of sunny hours on average reaches 2500 per year, while in continental Italy - 2000, and in the south of France - 1800. Minor precipitation falls mainly in the winter months - from October to March. The maximum temperature is recorded in July and August - +26 °C on average, and the minimum temperature from +10° to +14 °C - in December and February. The water temperature fluctuates between +16 °C in winter and +27 °C in summer. The climate of Sicily is mild, with a noticeable temperature difference between the coast and inside islands. Rains here are rarely plentiful, sometimes they do not happen for months.

Best time to visit:

You can go to Italy all year round, choosing the time depending on the purpose of the trip: in winter - for skiing, in summer to relax at the sea, in spring and autumn - on sightseeing tours. At the beginning of January - the time of sales, best time for shopping.

Rome

Average daily air temperature in Venice

Average daily temperature in Florence

This article will focus on Italy. This unique country has its own distinctive features. Some of the people are going to visit this country for the first time, so they are interested in what the weather is like in Italy. This largely determines whether the local climate is suitable for a particular person or not. Someone likes hot countries, and someone prefers cold climate. In this article, we will deal with what kind of climate is in the country, what is the average summer temperature in Italy, and with others, no less interesting questions.

Geography

On the geographical map of the world, Italy is the most recognizable country. Its outlines resemble the shape of a boot. Any student knows about this and will accurately determine the location of the country on the map.

Italy is located mostly on the Apennine Peninsula and its adjacent islands. The territory of the country also extends to mainland- Padana Plain, bordered by the mountain range of the Italian Alps. The area of ​​Italy is 301.230 thousand square meters. km. The country also includes islands, the largest of which are Sardinia and Sicily, and a water area.

The temperature in Italy is determined by the location of the country. It is basically a mountainous state. Hills occupy about 80% of the territory here. Italy is washed by the waters of four seas - the Ionian, Tyrrhenian, Ligurian and Adriatic. The country borders in the north with Switzerland, France, Slovenia and Austria, and in the south with Africa.

Climate

The climate of Italy varies in different seasons. It also depends on the distance from the sea and mountains. The mountain ranges of the Alps and the Apennines protect the country from cold winds. The Mediterranean Sea brings humidity and heat. The air temperature in Italy in winter rarely drops below zero. The average temperature in the capital is +9 degrees Celsius.

The country combines different types climatic zones. Most of Italy has a Mediterranean climate. The rest of the territory is located in temperate and subtropical climatic zones. Snow falls very rarely. In the Alps, winters are cold, and the peaks are always covered with snow. The closer to the sea - the higher the humidity and temperature.

Temperature in Italy by month

winter months here is an opportunity for tourists to conquer the slopes of the mountains covered with snow. Travelers visiting Italy in December find themselves in winter fairy tale. Cities are preparing for the Christmas holidays, everything is decorated and imbued with holiday mood. The air temperature in the north of the country is from -4 °C (at night) to +4 °C (in the daytime). The average temperature in the south is about +13 °С. In January best holiday will be at the ski resort. During this period, there are few tourists in Italy, prices for tours are low, in the south there are prolonged rains and fog. February - also cold month with lots of rainfall. Rain or snow - depends on the region. In the north, the temperature ranges from 0 °С to +7 °С, in the south +13 °С.

With the advent of spring, the temperature in Italy begins to change. March is considered the most capricious month of the year. This month the weather is very difficult to predict. During the day, a bright sun can shine, which is suddenly replaced by clouds and rain. The average temperature in southern Italy is +14 °C. The capital warms up to +16 °С during the day. The night temperature in Rome drops to +6 °С. In April, the temperature finally stabilizes. The rains stop. Opens in southern Italy in May beach season. Everything is in bloom, and the sun warms Rome up to +22 °C. At night in the capital, the temperature drops to +12 °C.

The temperature in Italy during the summer months is quite high. In June, +27 °С during the day, +16 °С at night. The beach season is in full swing. July is hot and sunny. The average temperature during the day is +29 °С. In August, the thermometer can rise to +37 ° С.

In September holiday season is still going on. The heat subsides a bit. The daytime temperature reaches +29 °C, at night it drops to +20 °C. Nights get chilly in October. During the day, the temperature drops to +12 °С in the north, and to +23 °С in the south. November is cloudy, frosts are possible at night in the northern regions.

Water temperature in Italy

Travelers who plan to visit Italy in order to catch the beach season, of course, are interested in what months the water temperature is most suitable for swimming.

In winter, the water temperature is kept within +10 - +11 °C. With the beginning of spring, the water begins to warm up from +12 °С (in March) to +20 °С (in May). In summer, the beach season in Italy is in full swing. The water temperature on the coast rises to +29 °C. In August, the water becomes like fresh milk. With the arrival of autumn, the seas cool. The temperature drops to +23 °C. Sunny days and comfortable bathing water are preserved in the month of October in Sicily. In the northern regions at this time, the beach season is already ending.

Sights of Italy

The weather in Italy in spring and autumn is most conducive to sightseeing. And there are many of them in Italy. Some of the most popular are the Colosseum amphitheater, preserved from antiquity, the Pantheon temple - the largest domed building, which houses the burial of Raphael, the Sistine Chapel, which houses the works of Michelangelo, the famous La Scala Opera House, the Grand Canal in Venice and many others. , not less interesting places.

Tourists who have visited Italy do not remain indifferent to the cultural monuments of history located in this country. The country definitely deserves the attention of travelers.

Conclusion

Weather in Italy allow tourists to choose the time for those types of holidays that they like best. For those who love skiing, this is the best place to visit. ski resorts in winter, for beach lovers - the most best months from May to September. To comfortably see the sights without suffering from cold or heat - best season spring-autumn. The only thing is that it is better not to plan such trips for March, as it is very difficult to predict the weather this month.