Italy
Plan a visit or move to Italy with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Would you visit or live in Italy?
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
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.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5 | 4.0 | 65 | 6.9 |
| February | 14.5 | 5.2 | 73 | 8.3 |
| March | 16.5 | 6.6 | 90 | 9.3 |
| April | 19.7 | 9.0 | 61 | 10.8 |
| May | 23.4 | 13.1 | 86 | 11.8 |
| June | 29.7 | 18.0 | 33 | 13.3 |
| July | 33.1 | 21.0 | 19 | 13.8 |
| August | 32.7 | 21.2 | 33 | 12.8 |
| September | 27.3 | 17.1 | 94 | 10.9 |
| October | 22.7 | 13.3 | 97 | 8.9 |
| November | 17.2 | 9.3 | 148 | 7.0 |
| December | 13.6 | 5.3 | 101 | 6.7 |
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People and places shaping Italy
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Research updated Saturday, August 22, 2026Past and future events in Italy
Upcoming
- 2026–27 Serie A
Wikidata records Italy as the event location. 125th season of top-tier Italian football.
- 2027 Six Nations Championship
Wikidata records Italy as the event location. International rugby union competition.
- 2027 Women’s Six Nations Championship
Wikidata records Italy as the event location. Women's rugby union competition.
Previously
- Documented history · 1991
A natural mummy, Ötzi, dated 3400–3100 BC, was discovered in the Similaun glacier in 1991.
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01 · OverviewItaly, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Italy took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Italy
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Italy
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Italy
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06 · TravelTravelling through Italy
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Italy
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Italy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Italy
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01 · Q&AWhat 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&AWhere is Italy located and what is its total area?
Italy is located in Europe, spanning an area of approximately 301,230 km².
03 · Q&AWhat 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&AWhat 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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