Tag: Festivals and Events
December in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
December (Dicembre) is a popular month to travel in Italy for both Italians and foreign tourists, thanks to Christmas festivities and markets. Rome is especially busy at this time, as pilgrims flock to the city to attend special masses on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. What is the Weather in Italy in…
November in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
November (Novembre) is the height of the low tourist season in Italy. One of the main reasons for this is that the weather is typically cold and rainy throughout the peninsula. But if you’re willing to endure grey days, November can be a fantastic time to be here. Fewer tourists means it is easier to…
October in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
October (Ottobre) is one of the best months to be in Italy. October is one of the months of Italy’s shoulder season, which means that there are usually fewer tourists and shorter lines at attractions. Look for lots of local food and wine festivals during this month. What is the Weather in Italy in October?…
July in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
July is the time for music, and there are tons of festivals throughout Italy this month to keep all kinds of music lovers happy. Some of the best are highlighted below. What is the Weather in Italy in July? July in Italy is typically hot and dry from north to south. On average, July is…
August in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
In August, as Italians close shop and head to the beach or mountains, the tourist tide rolls in to cities like Rome, Milan, and Florence. There are still outdoor concerts, typically the continuation of festivals from July, and major sights are still open. But the pace of life in August is much hotter and slower…
September in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
September (Settembre) is when you will find food festivals (sagre) dedicated to the flavors of autumn: porcini mushrooms, cinghiale, and more. A number of cities also celebrate their medieval traditions during September. September 19, the feast day of San Gennaro, is a local holiday in Naples. What is the Weather in Italy in September? Late…
May in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
It’s May, which means that the calendar is full of food and flower festivals, new museum exhibits, and outdoor concerts.
June in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
Glorious June begins straight away with a celebration. Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica) takes place on 2 June with patriotic parades, particularly in Rome. Then summer truly gets underway.
