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Plan a visit or move to Italy with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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82/100
Should I visit Italy?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Italy month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Italy are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 20–23°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 4°C), and November the wettest (about 148 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January12.54.0656.9
February14.55.2738.3
March16.56.6909.3
April19.79.06110.8
May23.413.18611.8
June29.718.03313.3
July33.121.01913.8
August32.721.23312.8
September27.317.19410.9
October22.713.3978.9
November17.29.31487.0
December13.65.31016.7

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What is being reported around Italy

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People and places shaping Italy

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Research updated Saturday, August 22, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Italy

Future · verified dates only

Upcoming

  1. 2026–27 Serie A

    Wikidata records Italy as the event location. 125th season of top-tier Italian football.

  2. 2027 Six Nations Championship

    Wikidata records Italy as the event location. International rugby union competition.

  3. 2027 Women’s Six Nations Championship

    Wikidata records Italy as the event location. Women's rugby union competition.

Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1991

    A natural mummy, Ötzi, dated 3400–3100 BC, was discovered in the Similaun glacier in 1991.

Current public leadership

  • Giorgia Meloni

    Wikidata currently records this person as Italy's head of government. Prime Minister of Italy since 2022.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Italy has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Italy yet.

Local business and employers

  • Gucci

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Italy. Italian luxury fashion house based in Florence, Italy.

  • New Holland

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Italy. Company.

  • Hacking Team

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Italy. Milan-based information technology, security company.

  • C.P. Company

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Italy. Italian apparel brand.

  • Gandalf Airlines

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Italy. Italian airline which was operational from 1998 to 2004.

Newspapers and local media

  • Tecnoandroid

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Italy. Italian online technology news website.

  • Super!

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Italy. Italian television channel.

  • Frisbee

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Italy. Italian TV channel.

  • Telepace

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Italy. Italian TV channel.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Italy, in brief

Italy is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Italy took shape

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03 · Government

Government and public life in Italy

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04 · Economy

Work and the economy in Italy

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05 · Culture

Culture and creative life in Italy

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06 · Travel

Travelling through Italy

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Italy

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08 · Questions

Questions about Italy

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Italy

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

What is the capital city and population of Italy?

The capital of Italy is Rome, and the total national population is estimated at 60,431,283.

02 · Q&A

Where is Italy located and what is its total area?

Italy is located in Europe, spanning an area of approximately 301,230 km².

03 · Q&A

What currency and languages are spoken in Italy?

The official currency is Euro (EUR) and the recognized languages include it-IT, de-IT, fr-IT, sc, ca, co, sl.

04 · Q&A

What are the major cities and regions in Italy?

Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Italy include Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo.

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Cities and towns in Italy