How to survive Italian summer?

  1. Make sure your accommodation has air conditioning. ...
  2. Drink (tap) water. ...
  3. Dress comfortably for the heat—but (always!) ...
  4. Lose the backpack. ...
  5. Take sightseeing slowly. ...
  6. Don't be fooled by restaurants with misters. ...
  7. Seek out naturally-cool sights. ...
  8. Know that most museums will be hot and crowded.




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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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Consider going green at the Parco Sempione gardens in the heart of Milan. This shady green location has been providing refuge from the heat since 1893. The Triennale Museum and the Gianni Berra Aquarium are both adjacent to the Parco, both great options for staying cool in the daytime.

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Since July weather in Italy is warm and relatively rain-free, it is highly recommended that you pack cool, light clothes that will keep you comfortable under the Italian summer sun.

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Italy's best travel months are May, June, September, and October. They're also the busiest and most expensive time to visit (with the north remaining just as busy throughout midsummer). Crowds aside, these months combine the convenience of peak season with pleasant weather.

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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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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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In fact, Italy is the 4th cheapest country in Western Europe. So how much does it cost to live in Italy? To answer this question, let's take a quick look at the average basic living expenses in Italy per month. Based on this, we can say that the average cost of living in Italy per month is around €1,600 (US$1,730).

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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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Next year is likely to be even hotter. “We're anticipating that not only is 2023 going to be possibly a record warm year, but we anticipate that 2024 will be warmer still,” said Gavin Schmidt, director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York.

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Most Italian cities are uncomfortably hot during the day in July. Don't rely on historical weather data. Be sure to check the weather forecast before you leave!

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As a rule, the weather gets hotter as you move through June, but most of the country is hot in July from Milan in the north (29ºC) to the capital Rome (30ºC) and further south, with 11 hours of daily sunshine. It will feel particularly warm in Rome, though cooler in Venice (26ºC), on the lakes and on the coast.

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