In October, the hottest places in Italy are in the south, particularly in Sicily with an average high temperature of 24°C, followed by Puglia (23°C). Sardinia, Rome and the Amalfi Coast are also warm, with average highs of 22°C. You'll find the most sunshine in the south of Sicily with an average seven hours a day.
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If your main destination is Rome, count on temps to be around 64°F/18°C. In Northern Italy, you can expect temperatures of between 45-65°F/7-18°C. 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.
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.
Yet it's still warm enough to sunbathe. There's the odd rainy day, but that's the time to make the most of everything else Italy has to offer, apart from stunning landscapes and a sublime climate. Pack swimwear, a light raincoat, plenty of layers, walking shoes, sandals, and knitwear.
Temperatures across Sicily run between 56-69°F (14-21°C), where Palermo sees an average high of 75°F (24°C) and most other coastal towns experience something similar, plus or minus a couple of degrees. The sea, too, remains inviting at 73°F (23°C).
The Weather in OctoberThe beginning of October has warm and sunny days, with heavy rains beginning to break up the days towards the middle of the month. You can still swim in the sea, and beach clubs stay open until around the 15th of October.
The September and October months are an excellent time to visit the Amalfi Coast. The weather is a bit cooler than in the height of summer making it much more pleasant and relaxing. Additionally, fewer Italians visit and most services are still open.
The hottest place in Europe in October is Tenerife in the Canary Islands (Spain), with an average temperature of 68°-79°F (20°-26°C). October is actually the best time to visit the Canary Islands, as you'll avoid the high season crowds of November to March, and temperatures are not unbearably hot like in the summer.
It's pretty mild at this time of year, but it's a good idea to bring along a jumper or light jacket for the evenings. The average daily maximum is 21 C and the average daily minimum is 16 C.
In Fall the average temperatures dip down into the teens although they can still nudge the low 20s on sunny days – and there are plenty. This is the southeastern tip of Italy after all. The weather in Puglia in October is still mild and dry with just eight days of rainfall and only 66mm of rain.
Certain parts are Spain are undeniably hotter than Italy during the summer making it very uncomfortable to visit during the day. It was over 47 C (116 F) in Seville in June last year! Italy, especially the northern region of the country has harsh cold winters and good hiking and skiing opportunities.
Historically, the average high temperature in Lake Como in October is 62 degrees Fahrenheit, with an average low of 53, with about eight days of rain. What is this? During our visit, our days were a bit overcast, with a mist on the mountains that largely hid the majestic peaks.
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).