I am planning a trip to Italy for next year for 28 days. My question is for all the Italy travellers out there. What is your favorite time of year to travel in Italy!
Posted by
Elk Grove, CA, USA
6898 posts
Late May/Early June or late September/early October. Have done both. Weather is usually mild. Some rain in the early months but it sure beats the heat in July and August.
Posted by
Gettysburg, PA
1589 posts
April or October- far fewer tourists, but the weather is a little iffy.
Posted by
Sidney, BC, Canada
894 posts
Depends on where you are going - but generally April/May or September/October. The south will always be warmer and usually more humid than the north.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32919 posts
April for the blood orange juice, especially south of Naples. April and March for the lemons south of Naples. February for the lemons on the French border. Never been disappointed any time of the year in Venice. Anytime except May to September for Florence (heat - you don't need to experience the oven effect of the bowl that Firenze is in).
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
We like Italy in May. The days are longer and the flowers are in bloom. The drawback is that May is outside the standard opera season. Also, you tend to get a little more rain in May than in June.
Posted by
OP
Prince George, Canada
32 posts
Thanks everyone for the input. Spring it is!
Posted by
Long Beach, CA, USA
359 posts
anytime you can go is good but of course avoiding the busy hot summer months is preferable