Is Italy cheaper in October or November?

Airfare to and from Italy is the cheapest in November and most hotels and villas will be discounted. With cheaper travel costs, travelers can spend more on food and festivals – of which there are many in November. Italian cuisine is full of wonderful comfort foods, but the autumn gastronomy is especially appealing.



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No problem – October has plenty of perks for you, too. As mentioned, October is truly in Italy's fall shoulder season. If you're on a tight budget, that can help you save quite a bit on airfare, accommodation, and even sometimes activities like walking tours. Attractions don't typically have off-season prices, though.

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Average temperatures are between 43°F and 83°F. What our travelers say about fall in Italy: “October was a good time of the year to travel, [with] still comfortable temperatures and less crowds,” said traveler Kelly, who was on our 15-day Grand Tour of Italy.

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Shoulder season months include April, May, the first few weeks of June, September, and October, while off-season months include November and February. You may be able to get good deals on hotels and flights. There are also fewer tourists going around, so you can explore Italy on your own terms.

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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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In the nation's center, they hover between 55-70°F/13-21°C, and in the south of the country temps range between 65-75°F/18-24°C. You'll want to pack light layers for daytime wear but warmer options and waterproof clothing to guard against any nighttime chills or autumn showers.

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August is typically Italy's hottest month, and that's coupled with high humidity in many parts of the country. This is one of the main reasons August is the vacation month for most Italians (and many other Europeans) – they hang “closed” signs on their city storefronts and make a beeline for the nearest beach.

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Holidays: Offices, government buildings (though not usually tourist offices), and shops in Italy are generally closed on: January 1 (Capodanno, or New Year), January 6 (La Befana, or Epiphany), Easter Sunday (Pasqua), Easter Monday (Pasquetta), April 25 (Liberation Day), May 1 (Festa del Lavoro, or Labor Day), June 2 ( ...

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Another great month to visit Tuscany, October sees pleasant weather with a few more sunny days being traded in for cloudy, rainy ones. Temperatures across the region run between 52-72°F (11-22°C) and the Tyrrhenian Sea remains relatively warm until mid-October (70°F/21°C).

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