Italy weather in September

Many people wonder what kind of weather they can expect in September in Italy. Is this month a good time to go to Italy? To answer that question we created this page with all the information you need.

What is the weather like in Italy in September?

The weather conditions in Italy in September vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination.

During September in Italy, the average maximum temperature varies from low in Livigno with 8°C (46°F) to high in Pantelleria with 28°C (83°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Pantelleria and 2°C (36°F) in Livigno.

Precipitation in September varies from low in Casa Maccari with an average of 28mm (1.1 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Ampezzo with 198mm (7.8 inches). It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 237 hours of sunshine in Rome during the entire month.

We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Italy.

Where to go in Italy in September

Find the average weather conditions in September for the most popular destinations in Italy on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

Popular destinations in Italy

What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Italy?

Average weather in Rome

In September Rome generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (60°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Rome
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   August August
<<  
32°C / 89°F 
19°C / 66°F 
298 hours 
26mm / 1" 
6 days 
27°C / 81°F 
16°C / 60°F 
237 hours 
76mm / 3" 
10 days 
October   >> October
>>  
22°C / 72°F 
12°C / 54°F 
195 hours 
83mm / 3.3" 
12 days 
Climate in Rome

Average weather in Florence

In September Florence generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Florence
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   August August
<<  
25°C / 77°F 
16°C / 61°F 
322 hours 
45mm / 1.8" 
8 days 
20°C / 68°F 
12°C / 54°F 
219 hours 
82mm / 3.2" 
12 days 
October   >> October
>>  
15°C / 58°F 
8°C / 47°F 
177 hours 
85mm / 3.3" 
13 days 
Climate in Florence

Average weather in Milan

In September Milan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (74°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (56°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Milan
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   August August
<<  
28°C / 82°F 
18°C / 64°F 
251 hours 
103mm / 4.1" 
12 days 
23°C / 74°F 
14°C / 56°F 
181 hours 
117mm / 4.6" 
12 days 
October   >> October
>>  
17°C / 63°F 
9°C / 48°F 
107 hours 
125mm / 4.9" 
14 days 
Climate in Milan

Average weather in Venice

In September Venice generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (76°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (58°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Venice
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   August August
<<  
30°C / 85°F 
19°C / 65°F 
257 hours 
94mm / 3.7" 
12 days 
25°C / 76°F 
14°C / 58°F 
198 hours 
123mm / 4.9" 
12 days 
October   >> October
>>  
19°C / 67°F 
10°C / 50°F 
152 hours 
137mm / 5.4" 
13 days 
Climate in Venice

Average weather in Naples

In September Naples generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (76°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (60°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Naples
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   August August
<<  
29°C / 83°F 
19°C / 66°F 
294 hours 
31mm / 1.2" 
5 days 
24°C / 76°F 
16°C / 60°F 
234 hours 
66mm / 2.6" 
10 days 
October   >> October
>>  
20°C / 67°F 
12°C / 54°F 
189 hours 
74mm / 2.9" 
10 days 
Climate in Naples

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Is September the best time to go to Italy?

In our opinion September is one of the best times to visit Italy with commonly perfect weather in Rome. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average the best time to visit Italy is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Rome. The worst months are January, February, November and December that can have unpleasant weather conditions.

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