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Italy — Living: Climate
Italy averages 13.2°C over the year and about 815 mm of precipitation (national averages for 1991-2020, World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, CRU TS 4.07 data), with August the warmest month and January the coolest.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceWorld Bank — Climate Change Knowledge Portal (CRU TS 4.07 climate normals, 1991-2020)Last reviewed: 2026-10-18
Key facts
- Average annual temperature: 13.2°C (national average, 1991-2020)
- Warmest month: August, 22.6°C on average
- Coolest month: January, 4.8°C on average
- Average annual precipitation: 815 mm (1991-2020)
- Wettest month: November, 103 mm on average
- Driest month: July, 45 mm on average
Monthly averages, 1991-2020 (national)
January: 4.8°C, 64 mm February: 5.3°C, 54 mm March: 8.1°C, 56 mm April: 11.3°C, 66 mm May: 15.7°C, 66 mm June: 19.8°C, 58 mm July: 22.5°C, 45 mm August: 22.6°C, 53 mm September: 18.5°C, 80 mm October: 14.3°C, 91 mm November: 9.6°C, 103 mm December: 5.7°C, 78 mm
What these figures do not cover
These are country-wide averages. Climate varies a lot between regions, coasts, mountains and cities, and individual years differ from the long-term average. Heat waves, humidity, air quality and seasonal hazards are not covered here.