Weather in October in Italy
Planning a journey to Italy this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Italy in October?
The weather in Italy in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Maso Corto at 6°C to warm in Buseto Superiore at 26°C. At night it cools down to 17°C in Buseto Superiore and -4°C in Maso Corto.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in SantʼAndrea with an average of 43 mm to heavy rainfall in Vogogna with 314 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Rome enjoys approximately 195 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Italy for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Italy climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Italy?
Rome
In October Rome generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Florence
In October Florence generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Milan
In October Milan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Venice
In October Venice generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Naples
In October Naples generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Italy?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Rome, October might be a good time to visit Italy. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Italy is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Rome. On the other hand, the weather in December tends to be unpleasant.
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