Average weather and climate in Italy

Italy is situated in southern Europe, a peninsula extending into the central Mediterranean Sea, northeast of Tunisia.

The moderating influence of the sea and the protection given by the Alpine barrier from the cold north winds give Italy a nice temperate climate. Nevertheless, the weather varies considerably according to how far one is from the sea or the mountains. The winter is very cold in the Alps, but mild and even warm on the Ligurian coast, the Neapolitan coast and in Sicilia. The summer is hot and dry and in the Alps it is pleasantly cool. In mountain areas, winter is ideal for skiing.

Interested in the more detailed Weather and Climate of Italy?

Please select a city in or below the map you wish to travel to or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year

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