Is Italy in summer too hot?

It is cooler in the Northern lake region, and it gets hotter the more South you go. It is too hot for most people unless visiting a coast, where you can cool off in water or with the ocean breeze. Rains are rare in the summer in Italy.



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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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The average daily temperature in Rome in July usually ranges from 28°C to 33°C (82°F to 91°F). The city enjoys a sunny and warm climate, ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing. On the coast of Rome, sea temperatures in July are also pleasant, averaging 25 to 26°C (77 to 79°F).

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Beaches and Lakes The Italian Lakes are lovely in July, with dazzling sunshine and not too hot, with daytime highs around 27ºC. You can take a ferry across Lake Como to visit charming villages and grand lakeside hotels, or head to Lake Garda where you can explore the vineyards of Valpolicella and Bardolino.

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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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“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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July and August in Florence however, are known to get boiling hot, making it sometimes unbearable to walk under the afternoon sun. So, if you cannot handle high temperatures, you may want to avoid traveling to Florence during these months or rather opt for staying in a place with a pool to keep cool during the day.

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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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There's no air conditioning. That's right. There are two rooms with temperature control to protect the art (the tapestry gallery and the Sistine Chapel) otherwise it's just open windows and in the summer when it can reach up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, you can really feel the heat!

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