Italy Guide
Weather
Italy's climate is one of the most hospitable in the world, with a general pattern of warm, dry summers and mild winters. The nicest time to visit, in terms of the weather and lack of crowds, is April to late June, or September and October. If you're planning to swim, however, bear in mind that only the south of the country may be warm enough outside the May to September period. Avoid July and August, when the weather can be too hot and the crowds at their most congested.