Comments on: Summer in Italy

By: Andrea Santucci

Andrea Santucci — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:03:57 +0000

I agree, very good advice! As a native Roman who stays in the city during peak season and August, I can definitely attest to the heat and crowds. I’ve unfortunately seen many a vacation ruined due to poor planning, but it’s great that your post here should be able to hep with that.

I normally recommend that travelers looking to visit Italy in the summer head for country or great spots like Positano or the Amalfi Coast and use those as bases. Then you can take day trips to some of the larger cities for some of the summer events. That way, you can enjoy the best of both worlds, but resting and enjoying quiet evenings will be much easier!

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 14 May 2010 12:23:58 +0000

Good advice.

It can get very hot indeed in Italy in July and August – in the cities and elsewhere (I know all about this). My advice is to head for the hills, well, mountains, actually. The scenery is stunning, not too many people are around – most head for the beaches, and, best of all, you can sleep at night! The temperature falls to livable levels in the mountains in Italy during the nigh time – which means you do not end up drowning in your very own little pool of sweat.

Happy holidays,

Alex

By: Valerie

Valerie — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:02:14 +0000

Great information, Jessica. Despite the heat and the higher prices, summer can be *so* much fun in Italy. There are many Palio events (not just the over-crowded Siena one!) to enjoy, festas, beach parties, concerts in the piazzas, sagras…it helps make up for being sweaty and hot! We also found that in our experience of living there, July is actually the hotter month, more so than August. Need to make sure your paths take you past plenty of fountains in July!

By: Martinella

Martinella — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:43:08 +0000

Great article! I definitely find myself falling into the summer-in-Italy trap even though I know it will be the most touristy time of year to be there. I’ll have to try out another time of year on my next trip.

By: marina de martino

marina de martino — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:42:29 +0000

Hi dear Jessica!
You’re right when you say that to associate the holiday with August is something the common habit uses to suggest , but the bay of Naples is unforgettable even in winter when the Vesuvio is full of snow like some days ago .Unfortunately only on Christmas the city was full of tourists , we have to wait until Easter to see people interested on visiting one of the most fascinating areas in the Mediterranean.
marina de martino from Naples-Italy

By: anne

anne — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:05:20 +0000

I have only been to Italy in the Off Season. Have no children to think about, but my husbands job!!

We had the most glorious weather 3 years running..holidaying in November..Sicily 2006 was so warm we were swimming in the sea. Lake Como 2007 November was fantastic and Liguria 2008 was so warm. We had excellent accommodation for a lot cheaper, no crowds! Ok we missed out on a few things but we had a great time, roaming around in the little towns. And actually it is great as you eat where the Italians eat, as they are the people out and about.