Italy

A visit to Italy must include a trip to Rome. Whether you spend one night there, or 5 nights, this versatile city is perfect for a short break but since there is so much to do, you can easily extend your trip. Visit the Colosseum, and it is definitely worth viewing it from the inside. A trip to the Vatican city is also recommended where you can see the Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museum.

The Amalfi coastline is absolutely beautiful. If you are looking for luxurious boutique hotels, gorgeous coastline and quaint charming villages then the Amalfi coast will tick all the boxes. Sorrento is one of the well-known towns. Its stylish shops and stunning architecture make it a great place to stay if you want an authentic experience.

Why not try a little interrail adventure? Start in Venice and then visit Florence, Pisa and Rome. Each city is so different from the next it’s great when you experience them all. Trains in Italy are good or there are flight options in between cities as well.

• January

  6°C - 13°C

  January brings averages of 8°C in Rome, with around 25 mm of rainfall. Because of the colder temperatures, prices are lower so if you are looking to save money the best time to visit is during the winter.

• February

  6°C - 14°C

  February is similar to January with temperatures averaging at around 9°C.

• March

  6°C - 17°C

  Temperatures start to pick up a bit with the average reaching around 12°C.

• April

  8°C - 20°C

  April is a good time to visit if you aren't a fan of hot weather but also don't want anything too cold. With averages hitting around 15°C, it brings a pleasant atmosphere with little rain.

• May

  13°C - 24°C

  May brings warmer temperatures and also a slight increase in average rainfall (33mm). Since it is on the cusp of the summer season it is a nice time to visit if you are looking to save money.

• June

  17°C - 29°C

  June is the start of peak season as the weather really picks up. Enjoy long hot sunny days and very little rainfall. The Amalfi Coast comes to life during the summer with temperatures averaging at 27°C.

• July

  19°C - 32°C

  July is very similar to June, lots of hot sunshine and little to no rainfall. Again the Amalfi Coast is a fantastic place to visit as sea temperatures reach 25°C.

• August

  18°C - 30°C

  With it still being peak season prices are high for August but in return, you get glorious sunshine and virtually no rainfall. In Rome, temperatures average at 24°C.

• September

  16°C - 27°C

  In September, temperatures start to cool off slightly, so it would be a good time to go if you like the heat, but nothing scorching. Average rain precipitation increases to 42mm.

• October

  12°C - 23°C

  October sees milder temperatures and around the same rainfall as September.

• November

  8°C - 18°C

  In November daily averages in Rome drop to 13°C. Precipitation levels increase to 50mm. Average temperatures fall to 10°C in Rome.

• December

  4°C - 15°C

  In December rainfall jumps up quite a lot to around 96mm. If you are looking for that winter festive feeling then Rome is a great destination.

Getting to Italy is easy. Major international airlines fly to Rome and other airports such as Venice, Naples and Milan.