January and July temperatures in Italy. What is the temperature in Italy? Climatic conditions in different periods of the year

We invite you to familiarize yourself with the weather in Italy by months in order to choose the best time for yourself to visit the country of hospitality, harmony and fun.

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On the territory of Italy, the climate is very different: for the south, where a subtropical climate reigns, warm, mild winters and hot summers are characteristic, and in the north, with its temperate continental climate. Cold winter is replaced warm summer. In mountainous areas, snow falls in winter, which lasts for quite a long time and even there are peaks from which it never leaves.

January

This month is traditional the coldest of the year. average temperature during the day in the capital of the state, Rome, is + 10-12 ° С.

At night, the thermometer drops to +4°C. There are 14 days with precipitation.

In Verona and Milan it is always colder than where: the average daytime temperature is +4°С, at night - 2°С. Palermo and Naples are the warmest: during the day + 14 ° С, at night + 11 ° С. At the same time, Naples has the highest amount of precipitation - 101mm.

Before bathing season still far away, and the temperature of sea water does not exceed +11°C, and penetrating cold winds blowing from the sea do not even make it possible to sunbathe on the coast.

January 29, 30 and 31 are known in Italy as “giornate della merla” (blackbird days), characterized by the most low temperatures for the entire calendar year.

Arriving this month in Italy, you can go to one of the six ski resorts in the country: the Dolomites, Dolimiti di Brenta, Alta Valtellina, Val d'Aosta, Val di Susa or Trento.

The ideal weather is set here, and the picturesque slopes of the mountains are covered with snow. In the event of a lack of snow, snow cannons are activated, which do not allow skiers to be disappointed in the correctness of their choice.

The month is ideal for visiting famous SPA resorts

• , which is located in the Veneto region, not far from Venice and Padua, and is a complex of more than 100 hotels with thermal pools and mud treatment centers;
• Ischia is one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean, famous throughout the world as one of the natural wonders of the world with its unique thermal springs;
• Bibione is a resort on the Venetian Riviera famous for its healing waters, where the infrastructure of the Bibione Thermae thermal SPA center is focused on recreation for both adults and children;
• Fiuggi is one of the most environmentally friendly cities in Europe, located in the province of Lazio, located just 70 km from Rome and famous for its centuries-old oak forests and olive groves. This only urological resort in Europe is located at an altitude of 747 meters above sea level, surrounded by flowering fertile fields;
• Chianciano Terme is one of the oldest thermal resorts in Europe, which is located in the Tuscany region, surrounded by the Siena hills. The resort, divided into 4 main sources - Sillene, Santissima, Santa and Fucoli, once famous for its healing properties waters of the ancient Romans and Etruscans, served as a place of cult rituals. Today, Chianciano is popular for its excellent diagnostic center, as well as stunning gardens, parks and clean air;
• Montegrotto Terme - a magnificent thermal resort at the foot of the Euganean Hills, located in Veneto (northern Italy), is considered one of the best thermal baths in Europe, where you can take a course of mud therapy and inhalation therapy.

Don't forget that In January, many festive celebrations take place in Italy., among which the most important is Epiphany, which Italians celebrate on January 6th.

After this date, traditionally in Italy begins - a real paradise for shopaholics.

February

Italians say about February that this month “corto e maledetto”(short and cursed).

The second month of the year can be cold, as in January, with heavy snowfalls in the north and heavy rains in the south of the country.

But in February, a slight warming is already planned.

So, in Rome, the thermometer rises to + 13 ° C during the day, and drops to + 4 ° C at night. In Verona and Milan, the daytime temperature is +7°C, and the nighttime temperature is 0°C.

The largest number of sunny and warm days is annually recorded in Palermo, where +15°C during the day and +11°C at night.

The water temperature does not exceed +10°C, which does not contribute to the opening of the beach season even by residents from northern countries.

Ski resorts still operate in the north of the country, where a huge amount of snow falls. The so-called "dead tourist season» will please you with the cheap cost of the flight and good service at low prices in hotels.

February is famous, first of all, for holding St. Valentine's Day on a large scale, and the Battle of the Oranges in Ivrea. In addition to participating in the mesmerizing activities during the carnival, it is useful to get to know Venice itself - a city reminiscent of a theatrical scenery that has never been rebuilt, thanks to which the atmosphere of past eras reigns in it.

This city on the water has 118 islands, cut through by 160 channels, over which rise about 400 bridges.

Venice is a major cultural center where the "Biennale of Contemporary Art" and the international "Film Festival" are held. This city is closely associated with the names of such prominent personalities as Canaletto, Tiepolo, Tintoretto and Titian.

March

The weather in the first month of spring is very capricious. Italians say that “Marzo and pazzarello”(March is crazy).

This is due to the unpredictability of the weather, characterized by sunny and rainy days.

Depending on the region, the air temperature will be very different. So in the Eternal City, the thermometer during the day will exceed the mark of + 16 ° C, at night it will not fall below + 6 ° C.

There are 13 rainy days in Rome this month.
A similar temperature is set in Naples and Pisa.

Genoa has the most rainfall, although it is quite warm there, and the average daytime temperature is +14°C.

In Venice and Milan, the air warms up to only +12°C, while at night the air temperature drops to +3°C.

Swimming in the sea is out of the question - the water temperature does not exceed +11-12°C.

And for those who still dream of enjoying downhill skiing ski resorts, it’s worth hurrying: the season is coming to an end after the second decade of the month.

The season of endless fun and celebrations is still going on. The Italian city of Turin attracts sweet tooth.

It is here that the "CioccolaTò" - Chocolate Festival is held, where guests of the city are introduced to the history of the origin of the production of chocolate delicacies, and the veil of the mystery of the recipe for several outstanding Italian chocolate desserts is lifted.

Italian chocolatiers present for tastings the most diverse varieties of chocolate with all kinds of fillings. Also, during the festival, residents and guests of the city are waiting for all kinds of cultural events and competitions for children. Therefore, you can safely take your kids with you.

April

In April, large crowds of tourists fill Italy, as this month pleases with pleasant temperatures for sightseeing of many sights.

Italians say that “Natale con i tuoi, Pasqua con chi vuoi”(Christmas should be celebrated with the family, Easter with whoever you want). Therefore, during the celebration of Easter and after it, many Catholics take short holidays and go on a trip to Italy.

In Rome, the maximum daytime temperature is +19°C, the minimum at night is +8°C and there are no more than 13 rainy days.

Similar weather is set in Pisa, Milan and Naples.

In Rimini, Verona and Genoa, the air warms up to +17°C during the day, and +8°C at night.

In Venice, it is somewhat cooler: during the day + 16 ° С, at night + 7 ° С. Florence is considered the warmest and sunniest this month, where the daytime temperature exceeds +19°C.

Swimming is still uncomfortable - the water temperature does not exceed +14°C. Rare daredevils, incl. walruses plunge into the waters of the Adriatic. But on the beaches during the day you can already see lovers of sunbathing, substituting their deadly white bodies for the gentle sun.

The most important event in the life of Italians, 99% of whose population professes Catholicism, is Easter, the date of celebration of which falls either at the end of March or at the beginning of April. Italians who honor family traditions go to visit relatives, relatives or friends.

April 25 is also the Day of Liberation from Fascism in Italy. Military parades and festive demonstrations are held everywhere in large and small Italian towns.

This month, arriving in Italy, you should definitely include in your itinerary a visit to Rome, the capital of Italy, one of the most beautiful and most important cities in Europe, once political and cultural center mighty Roman Empire.

Outstanding Italian masters worked on the decoration of Rome during the Renaissance: Bernini, Bramante, Raphael and, of course, Michelangelo himself.

Walking around the city, the most famous sights of the city appear to the eyes of travelers: the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, the Roman Forum (VII century BC - I AD), Troyan Forum, Venice Square, Capitoline Hill, Pantheon, Column Square, Fountain Trevi and more. other.

You should definitely see Trastevere - the most picturesque district of Rome, which managed to preserve the true character of the city of the early Middle Ages: ancient churches and aristocratic buildings of the 8th-14th centuries.

Rome and Florence are the hottest places: +27°C during the day and +16°C at night.

In Pisa, Verona and Naples, the temperature rises to +26°C during the day and drops to +16°C at night.

In Rimini and Venice, the air warms up to + 25 ° C during the day, and cools down to + 15 ° C at night.

In Genoa, the “coolest” of all: during the day + 24 ° C, at night the temperature barely drops to + 18 ° C.

The water temperature on the entire coast of Italy exceeds + 20 ° C, so swimming and sunbathing is very pleasant.

Coming to Italy in June means "killing two birds with one stone": having a good rest on the seaside and becoming a participant in all kinds of Italian holidays.

So, June 2 is Proclamation Day of the Republic of Italy, during which a large number of parades and fireworks are observed everywhere.

In addition, in the town of Ravello, which is located near Amalfi, the Music Festival starts. Sunrise in this picturesque town, surrounded by majestic mountains, is filled with the magical sounds of classical music.

In Verona, the Opera Festival begins, which, as a rule, is held in the famous Roman Amphitheater and continues all summer.

The Feast of Love Knot is celebrated every year on the Visconti Bridge in Borghetto in the Lake Garda area. Dinner for 4,000 people is served on the bridge.

The table is bursting with all sorts of dishes, and the end of the evening is marked by colorful fireworks. But the most significant event Mediterranean coast - a film festival on the island of Sicily in Taormina.

Here general public films by independent directors from different parts of the world are shown on the big screen. Over the years of its existence, the film festival has been honored by such celebrities as Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor, Robert De Niro, Sophia Loren, Audrey Hepburn, Marlon Brando, Melanie Griffith, Tom Cruise, Antonio Banderas, Monica Bellucci and many others.

July

This month is characterized sultry heat, so not many dare to go sightseeing.

The main tourist flow rushes to the shores of the seas, where the water temperature reaches +25-26°C. On the island of Sicily, the water warms up to +24°C.

Vacationers should be careful: the rays of the scorching sun can very quickly lead to heat or sunstroke, and ice water, juices and ice cream should be taken in small doses so that the vacation goes without sore throats.

In Rome +31°C during the day, +18°C at night. Tourists, languishing from the heat, shamelessly splash in the fountains of the city, of which the most famous are the Barcaccia (Boat) and Trevi fountains with a huge figure of Neptune.

AT southern regions on the hottest days, the thermometer rises to + 35 ° С. But at the same time, Italy does not at all resemble the Sahara desert with occasional patches of green oases. The whole country is buried in blooming greenery, striking with a riot of colors. Luxurious asters begin to bloom in June.

July is rich in bright events. So, in the region of Emilia Romagna, the entire coast is immersed in an exciting celebration called "Pink Night". Pink color and all its shades become the main attributes in the design of restaurants, cafes, shops, recreation centers and even dishes.

July 15 in Palermo is the feast of St. Rosalia - the patroness of the city, in Terracina - the Day of St. Madonna Carmine - the patroness of fishermen. The Palio festival, which is a medieval horse race, takes place in Siena.

But one of the most colorful and spectacular water events of the whole year is undoubtedly the Feast of the Redentore, which is celebrated in Venice every third Sunday of July.

August

This month - the hottest of the year. The thermometer in the southern regions can go off scale for + 34-37 ° С.

Staying in cities is very uncomfortable, so long excursions are a real test of endurance. In this situation, there is a good way out - to rent a car.

In the hot summer it is pleasant to travel in the comfortable microclimate of an air-conditioned car and the journeys will not be tedious at all.

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In Rome during the day from + 30 ° С, at night the thermometer does not fall below + 18 ° С. A total of 6 rainy days are possible. Therefore, city dwellers try to move to the sea or lakes, where the water temperature is + 24-26 ° С.

Italy is famous not only for its seaside resorts, but also for the most beautiful ones, which are located near Verona and Milan, surrounded by the Alpine mountains.

The tourist season here also lasts from May to October, but the air temperature is more comfortable: the entire tourist season it ranges from +22 to +28°C.

Holidays on the lakes of Italy

The alpine pearls of northern Italy, formed in glacial valleys, are famous today for their transparency and purity of water, healthy air and amazing nature.

To popular resorts Lake Garda- most big lake Italy, located at around 65 m above sea level, include:

• Riva del Garda,
• Torbole,
• Sirmione,
• Malcesine and
• Limone sul Garda.

Lake Maggiore- the second largest in Italy, located on the border with Switzerland and famous for the following resorts:

• Ascona and Locarno (east coast) and
• Intra, Stresa, Verbano (west coast).

Lake Como, which has a second name - Lario, has the following resorts:

• Como,
• Leccio,
• Cernobbio,
• Bellagio and
• Komachina.

On Lake Garda in August gondola races (Flat gondolas of "Contradas") are held. Competitions among the best gondoliers determine the winner and end with colorful fireworks.

On August 15, when one of the most beloved holidays in Italy, Ferragosto, is celebrated throughout the country, the whole country rests. A whole holiday season among Italians opens this holiday.

The streets of all coastal cities are filled with noisy companies of Italians, for whom each restaurant prepares a special menu and invites artists for musical evenings.

This holiday is the most wonderful opportunity to penetrate the mentality of Italians and understand their essence.

September

At the beginning of autumn, temperatures are kept at the levels typical for the end of August. But already after the second week of September, the situation changes: the temperature during the day is + 24-26 ° C, and the temperature of the water in the sea, which slowly cools down, is kept at + 24 ° C.

Also, refreshing gusts of wind blow from the sea. There are no fewer lovers of the sea coasts, but since the second half of September, when the school year begins in Italian schools, noisy Italian schoolchildren with their no less expressive grandmothers are no longer there.

In Rome, +27°C during the day, +16°C at night, there are 9 rainy days.

Some resort areas close as early as September.
So, in Rimini, the northern province, after the second week of September, the beaches are closed, and swimming is prohibited.

But in the southern regions: Sicily, Puglia, Capri beach season lasts until mid-October, due to warm water and a pleasant climate.

This month is extremely rich in holidays. On the Venetian Riviera in Lido di Jesolo on September 1, 2013 years will pass fantastic air show "Frecce Tricolory" (Tricolor Arrows) with the participation of the best Italian pilots. Directly over the Adriatic Sea, pilots will perform dizzying pirouettes.

Venice hosts the famous Historical Regatta every year on the first Sunday of September. During it, the canals of the city are full of multi-colored gondolas, stylized as the 15th century. Crews of water transport dress in costumes of the same era.

September is a time for a rich harvest. By this month bananas, grapes, chestnuts and dates ripen. Rural Italian workers have a hot time - harvest time.

This month are

• Pizzafest festival, where Italians enjoy eating pizza with the thinnest dough;
• Wine Festival in Asti, where you can taste young wines and wines of several years of aging;
• Festival of Parma Ham, where you can taste the most delicious varieties of ham.
• Also this month, tourists enjoy the grandiose fireworks in Recco and the competition of regattas in Genoa.

October

In the second month of autumn, the number of vacationers on the coasts is sharply reduced.

At the beginning of the month, you can still sunbathe during the warmest hours and even swim, but after the second week the water temperature drops sharply and rarely exceeds +20°C.

Only southern regions can please warm weather, where the temperature during the day warms up to + 23-28 ° С, while the northern regions are characterized by inclement weather.

In October, going to Italy, you should definitely take warm clothes and umbrellas with you, as it rains much more than in summer. The long-awaited coolness allows you to fully implement rich and long excursion programs.

For example, you can go to Rome, which has a history of more than 2,000 years. Sunny days are called here “ottobrate romane”. During the day in Rome + 22 ° С, at night + 12 ° С, there are a total of 12 rainy days.

You can also go to Florence - a treasury of arts, whose squares, palaces, museums and temples are decorated with the immortal creations of Michelangelo, Giotto, Cellini, Giambologna and other great architects.

In Florence - the birthplace and heyday of Renaissance art, there are famous sights

• the Uffizi Gallery, which presents a rich collection of paintings;
• the Pitti Gallery, where the Royal Apartments, the Silver Museum, the Carriage Museum, etc. are located;
• Gallery of the Academy, where sculptures are collected, as well as works by Michelangelo, incl. statue of David;
• Church of San Lorenzo, where the Medici tomb is located;
• Church of Santa Croce, where the tomb of many famous Italians is also located, etc.

November

Not about any beach holiday and there can be no question: the water temperature is + 12 ° C, and the sea is unfriendly and scares away with its dark color. During the day, the temperature in the country is +16°C, rarely +20°C. At night, the thermometer drops to + 4 ° С in the northern regions of the country. In the capital of Italy, + 17 ° С during the day, + 8 ° С at night, there are 14 rainy days.

In November, some late varieties of grapes and figs ripen, as well as chestnuts, oranges and bergamot.
There are few gastronomic holidays, but you should definitely look at the White Truffle Festival and chestnut holidays.

November 1st is All Saints Day in Italy.. Also in November, Italians celebrate national unity, the Feast of the Madonna della Salute and the Day of Protection of Black Cats.

December

In the first winter month it is really "cold": in the south during the day + 13-16 ° С and at night + 4-5 ° С, in central Italy + 5-13 ° С, in the north during the day + 4-5 ° С and at night – 5°С. The water temperature in the sea is +12°С.

It rains in the southern and central regions, while the northern regions are covered with snow. In southern Italy, tangerines, oranges and late grape varieties ripen, so the harvest continues.

But even in winter, traveling around the country is very exciting.

Zealous Italian Catholics are preparing to celebrate many church holidays

• December 8 - Day of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
• December 25 - Christmas and
• December 26 - Saint Stephen's Day.

Traveling around the country in December, you can enjoy the external and internal decoration of the cathedrals, decorated with Italian fiction and love.
On the eve of December 25, Christmas markets are held throughout the country. Also in December, the Boar Festival takes place in Tuscany.

The year ends with the meeting of the New Year on December 31st. Theatrical performances, performances of musical groups, pyrotechnic shows and much more are held on the squares of Italian cities.

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.

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. The average temperature in the city center is 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 frequent. 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 hours of sunshine on average reaches 2500 per year, while in continental Italy - 2000, and in the south of France - 1800. Insignificant precipitation falls mainly in 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. Climate of Sicily 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 - on mountain 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.

Average monthly air temperature

	Jan.	Feb.	March	Apr.	May	June	July	Aug.	sept.	oct.	Nov.	dec.
Genoa	8	9	11.5	14	18	22	24	24	23	18	14.5	9.5
Milan	12	13	15	18	21	25	27	27	25	20	16	13
Venice	8	11	15	18	21	27	30	29	25	18	13	9
Rimini	15	16	18	20	23	26	28	29	27	23	19	16
Florence	16	17	19	21	24	28	31	31	29	24	20	17
Rome	15	16	18	20	22	26	28	29	27	23	19	16
Naples	16	17	18	20	23	27	29	29	27	23	20	17

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Brief description of the climate of Italy

Weather in Italy depends on the following factors Humid subtropical climate. Mild, no dry season, hot summer. The average temperature during the warmest months is over 22°C (72°F). The average temperature of the coldest month is less than 18°C ​​(64°F). Year-round rainfall is around, but varies greatly.
July is the hottest month when the maximum temperature is around 29℃ (84℉). Usually the third week is the hottest. But be aware of rain and thunder. Most cold month- January. This month the temperature can even be 3℃ (37℉) at night! In the fourth week, you should put on your warmest clothes. And be prepared for rain, thunder and fog....

Weather conditions in Italy throughout the year

Italy is a country of the former Roman Empire, one of the largest and oldest empires in antiquity, which was divided into Western and Eastern Roman Empire. The weather in Italy often varies, especially in areas from north to south, and this is due to differences in geography. So, for example, in Milan, snow can fall with a temperature of -2℃ (28℉), while in Rome 8℃ (46℉) and in Palermo 20℃ (68℉). The coastal regions, where most of the major cities are located, experience mild winters and hot, dry summers. The area is dominated by longer dry seasons. The western regions of the country receive more rainfall than the eastern regions, in the area north of Pescara. strong wind. Unpredictable weather can continue into May, starting anytime after early September. In winter, rain and sun often alternate. It is colder in the interior of the country, and it often snows in the mountains. The average July temperature in Sicily and the south of the peninsula is 26℃ (79℉), in the Po Valley ( mediterranean climate ) 24℃ (75℉), and the average January temperature in southern Messina is 11℃ (52℉), in the Po Valley near Turin 0℃ (32℉). The average January temperature in southern Messina is 11℃. Most of the precipitation falls annually in the Alps (1000-2000 mm) and at least in the eastern part of Sardinia (less than 500 mm); 700-1000 mm per year falls in the Po Valley and in the subalpine region, 500-700 mm on the eastern and southern coasts of the peninsula and in most of Sicily. In the north of Italy, the most precipitation falls in spring and autumn, and in the south - in winter. In the northern part of the country, especially in the alpine part, winters are extremely cold with a lot of snowfall, which mainly falls between December and March, while summers are fresher and sunny. The lakes in the north of the country are surrounded by a milder climate suitable for developing tropical gardens. Hurricanes often occur in this part of the country. In this region, temperatures can drop below freezing in winter and can rise to 30℃ (86℉) in summer, so the weather is reminiscent of the alpine climate in Switzerland and Austria, while Italy has more rainfall and mild winters. Summer is the season when most of the precipitation falls, but it can also rain in spring and autumn. Mountainous areas are usually colder. Since Italy is surrounded by seas, the wind often blows, although a storm can occur in early autumn. In spring and autumn, a hot wind from Africa, Sirocco, blows, which raises the temperature in the country. In summer, Sirocco can bring very hot and uncomfortable times to the north of the country. In the area beyond the Tuscan-Emil Apennines, in the central region of Italy, the climate is milder with less pronounced difference between summer and winter temperatures. Summers last longer in these areas, so high and suffocating humidity can occur during July and August, especially in Florence, Siena and Rome. In the south of the country, summers are very hot and dry, and since temperatures can exceed 30℃ (86℉), North Africa often feels like summer. Winters are mild and snow rarely falls. Sardinia and Sicily can get very warm, even for long periods of time. There is a breeze during the day, and the nights are warm and humid. These areas receive more rainfall and more hours of sunshine than any other part of Italy. In the winter in Sardinia and Sicily, on average, about 4 hours of sunshine per day, and in the summer about 9 hours of sunshine. The areas around the Po Valley and the Po Valley have their own climate. It can rain here at any time of the year. Winter can be very cold, followed by cold fog and snow, while in summer the weather is the same as in southern Italy. Storms often occur in autumn.
Weather in Italy influenced Humid subtropical climate. Mild without dry season, hot summer. The average temperature of the warmest month is over 22° C (72° F). The average temperature in the coldest month is below 18° C (64° F). The annual rainfall is variable.

Climate of Italy. The stretching of Italy from north to south causes significant climatic differences between individual regions of the country from moderately warm climate Padana Plain to pronounced subtropical in Sicily. Actually, only the climate of peninsular and insular Italy can be called Mediterranean. The summer here is dry and hot (the average temperature in July and August is about 26 "C), the winter is mild and warm (the average temperature in January is 8-10" C). The climate of the Padana Plain, with the same hot summers as on the Apennine Peninsula, but with cold and foggy winters, can be considered transitional from subtropical to temperate, and closer to temperate continental. Here, the influence of the warm Ligurian Sea is hindered by the Maritime Alps and the Apennines, while more cold air Adriatic. The average temperature in January on the Padana "plain" is about 0*C, and in July - 23-24"C. In winter, snow always falls here, often there are frosts down to -10 ° C. In the northern and central parts of the Apennine Peninsula, average temperatures are - 24 ° C in July and 1-4 "C in January. Half of the 600-1,000 mm of annual precipitation falls on spring and summer. The climate of the Alps varies with altitude from moderately warm to cold. In the mountains, the snow lasts for several months, and on the tops of the mountains it never melts. Most of the precipitation is received by the slopes of the Carnic Alps facing moist westerly winds - 3,000 mm. the rest of the alpine regions receive an annual average of 1,000 mm.The Mediterranean rainfall regime (maximum in winter, minimum in summer) is typical for the entire peninsular Italy.In Puglia (southern Italy) is located the driest place in the country - the city of San Pancrazio Salenti no , where only 197 mm falls annually.In the Alpine foothills, a dry and warm hair dryer often blows in winter, and bora is characteristic of the Trieste region - a strong cold wind. Often from March to October, the sirocco blows in southern Italy - a dry and hot wind from Africa, bringing temperatures up to 30-35 ° C.

All of Upper Italy is located in the transitional temperate subtropical zone. For the Padana Valley, thanks to its protection by the Alps and the Apennines, even continental climate hot summer and cold winter. True, it rains throughout the year. Snow can fall from December to February. In Milan and Bolzano, temperatures can drop to -14°C or lower. But the upper temperature indicators in summer here often reach over +33 ° С.

Upper Italy

Adriatic - Riviera

Coast of the Adriatic Sea

The coasts of Tuscany, Liguria, Veneto, Marche and Emilia-Romagna are dominated by a subtropical climate. Summer is almost without rain, drought sometimes lasts for months. True, in winter the temperature only occasionally drops below -10 ° C, and in summer the water is not as unbearably hot as in the interior of the country.

Central Italy

Central Italy has a pronounced Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and wet, mild winters. winter frosts almost never occur on the coast, but often at the high levels of the Apennines. As already noted, on west coast The Tyrrhenian Sea receives much more precipitation than the Adriatic coast. Midsummer in Central Italy is especially unbearable in the cities.

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Southern Italy, island Italy

Hot summers and surprisingly cool winters are characteristic of the climate of Southern Italy and the islands. The maximum summer temperatures often exceed +40 °C. True, the heat is often quite dry.

air currents

The extensive distribution of areas of high and low pressure, as well as their different intensities, create a special wind system throughout the year in Italy. Even in ancient times, winds were either feared or waited with hope.

Bora

Bora is a downward, squally northeasterly or easterly wind that comes from the Eastern Alps and the Dinaric Mountains and makes the waters of the Adriatic Sea rough. It is especially unpleasant in the Italian part of the Adriatic coast. So, for example, he brings sea ​​water into the Venetian Lagoon, which is why the square of St. Mark sometimes "goes under water."

Tramontana

The tramontana wind brings cold air from the North to the Mediterranean region. However, in the southern part of the Alps and on the peaks of the Apennines, it causes a foehn effect, that is, then it is especially dry and clear here. This wind becomes very unpleasant when combined with the mistral raging through the Rhone valley, or the east wind of the bora. Then only the Riviera remains protected from gusts of cold air, framed high mountains like an amphitheatre.

Sirocco

Transparent sea off the coast of the island of Capri

Sirocco has a completely different character - a humid, warm south wind that occurs in dry and hot weather. air masses over the Sahara and absorbing a lot of moisture on its way through the Mediterranean Sea to the North, which it gives off in places of mountain clusters (Apennines, Alps). By the way, this explains the large volumes of annual precipitation in the Riviera di Levante, in the Lombard and Venetian Alps. The sand and dust of the desert that sirocco brings with it often falls with rain over the Alps, and sometimes further north.

Libeccio

This wind from the southeast brings heavy rains. AT Northern Italy libeccio is also known as mezzogiorno.