Does it rain a lot in Italy in July?

July is generally very hot and sunny across the country, with very little rain especially in the more southerly regions. This month, the popular resorts and cities are usually very busy, and you'll need to be careful in the strong sunlight.



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November is usually the rainy season in Italy, although the sun in the south still shines quite often. In the spring, from March to mid-April, the weather can be sunny and mild, but also cold and wet: it is a rather unstable period.

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June, July, and August are the summer months in Italy. The temperature rises from 18°C (64.4°F) in May to sweltering weather in July, with temperatures around 40°C (104°F). It can be hot and humid, with brief patches of rain. You must be prepared to deal with crowds.

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In short: dry, sunny, and hot. On average, August is a little cooler than July—but not by much. The monthly average temperature for Rome is a high of 87° F, a low of 62° F.

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April to June offers the best weather Often considered the best time to visit, spring offers the ideal mix of good climate and bearable tourism flows. Nature blooms as the snow melts in the mountains and the rolling hills of the central Italian countryside come to life after the chilly winter.

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April to June offers the best weather While April is typically unpredictable when it comes to weather – pack both sunscreen and a raincoat – May and June offer mostly clear, sunny skies without the scorching temperatures of July and August.

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How to survive an Italian summer
  1. Dress appropriately. First of all shorts and flip flops should only be worn in Italy if you're not concerned about being instantly recognizable as a tourist. ...
  2. Pay extra attention to your valuables. ...
  3. Figure out the fountains. ...
  4. Head for high altitude – or underground. ...
  5. Pig out on summer treats.


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In general travelers to Italy should plan on hot, sunny summers; mildly cold winters with a lot of rain and little snowfall; and fall and spring seasons that can range from sunny and pleasant to rainy and chilly.

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The best time to visit Italy for those traveling on a budget is the tourist off-season from November 1st to December 14th, and from December 24th to March 31st.

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“Aside from winter travel, shoulder season (March through May and September through November) is known for cheap Italy deals,” he shared. If you can hold out until the end of the spring shoulder season, you'll be rewarded with pleasant temperatures in the mid to high 70s across the country, according to WeatherSpark.

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But the city which came top is actually Imperia, in western Liguria. Aided by the mild temperatures, the scarce rains and 2,570 hours of sunshine annually, Imperia is considered to have the perfect climate to make you feel good. And the winner of best weather in Italy is Imperia, in Liguria.

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Summer (June – August) is peak season in Italy. Peak season, particularly the months of July and August (and even extending into the first two weeks of September), is generally considered a very busy and expensive time to visit Italy's cities and major tourist areas like the Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre.

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