Weather in October in Italy
Thinking about venturing to Italy this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.For a closer look at conditions across Italy, refer to the map below.
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 a more detailed look at Italy's conditions throughout the year, check out our Italy climate page.
Where to go in Italy in October
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Italy, check out our Italy's climate page.
Popular destinations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Italy.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Italy.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Italy? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Italy.
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