Italy in June

June actually kicks off the summer season in Italy. From the second half of the month, the Italian schoolchildren have off until sometime in September. Bring on that long, hot summer! But is June also a good month to travel to Italy as a tourist?

June (usually) doesn't know the scorching heat of July en August. But it is certainly not the low season anymore. If you travel to Italy in June, you are actually in the middle of the high season. But that also has its advantages.

Traveling in June

If you travel to Italy in June, you have to take into account that you pay higher rates than in the other spring months, April en May. Sometimes the rates for accommodations in June are just as high as in July and August.

But these are the benefits of a trip to Italy in June:

• During the day it is often already nice weather to spend on the coast.
• Usually it is not too hot yet to do something during the day, unlike July and August.
• There are still not too many families on the road with children.
• De nature is still beautiful in June with lots of greenery and flowers.

In this article we give you the best tips for your trip to Italy in June.

No school holidays yet in the Netherlands, Flanders, Germany

For lower prices and less crowds, you don't have to go to Italy during the month of June. Since tourists from all over the world find their way to Italy in June, prices have already risen considerably this month.

However, you will meet fewer fellow countrymen, because in the Netherlands, Flanders and Germany the summer holidays largely only start in July. In some German states the first holiday week falls at the end of June.

If you want to travel during the summer period and are almost certain of good weather, you can use this month to get ahead of the families with children from the Low Countries and Germany.

If you're going to Italy in June, it's a good idea to pack your summer clothes. You have no guarantee of summer weather, of course, but the chance is considerable, since the temperatures start to rise considerably from May.

What you have to take into account in June is that it can get quite busy at the tourist hotspots. Do you want a quiet holiday? Then it is better to opt for a real spring month such as April or May.

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The weather in June

Temperatures are often fine in Italy in May, but June is sunnier and more stable. June often feels like summer. This means that it can sometimes feel too hot during the day for an active holiday.

A few things have to do with where you sit. Temperatures are highest in the south, and lowest in the north (especially in mountainous areas).

If you don't like the heat, look for the area in or around the Alps or Dolomites. Here the temperature usually remains between 13 and 25 degrees Celsius.

If you are going to discover the many sights of Italy, always take a bottle of water with you. You can refill that at the many taps with drinking water that you will find in every village or town.

These are the average temperatures for Italy in June:

The average temperatures in Italy in June are:

• Northern Italy: 13-27°C
• Central Italy: 16-27°C
• Southern Italy: 21-30°C

The highest average temperatures for the city of Rome come in at around 25 degrees Celsius, but normal is also around 17 degrees. Wet days are rare in June, but can of course occur.

Do you really want to experience summer in Italy? Then travel to the southern regions this month. The temperatures there will be around 25 degrees Celsius.

What kind of clothes do you pack?

In June the weather in Italy is therefore mainly summery. You can be unlucky and have a few wet days, but the chances of that are not very high.

Temperatures can vary, but it is quickly 20 degrees Celsius. It is probably even warmer. So feel free to pack that nice dress and the rest of your summer clothes. And don't forget sunglasses and sunscreen.

For cool mornings and evenings, bring a sweater or jacket. Note that Italians tend to dress according to the season rather than the weather. Even if you have a few cool days in June, most still wear their 'June clothes'.

💡Tip: shortly before you travel to Italy you can expect the via weather.it to look at. You will find reliable weather information via this site. You can adjust what you put in your suitcase according to that.

Activities in June

Trips in June are ideal for sun and beach lovers, but also if you want to take walks or bike rides through the Aosta Valley or Tuscany. The good weather during June obviously plays an important role in the popularity of this month.

At the same time, this is also the biggest disadvantage: you will certainly not be the only one at all the major attractions. In the second half of the month the Italian schoolchildren are already on holiday, so domestic tourism makes it extra busy.

If you go to Italy in June, it will cost you more than in winter or spring. Perhaps as much as if you were going in the summer. Be prepared for that. The increased demand from tourists around the world is driving prices up. Everything is getting more expensive: airline tickets, car rental, room rates, tours, menus.

You can avoid high costs in June by choosing less touristy destinations.

In June you seem a long way from August, the traditional Italian holiday month, when the whole country goes on holiday en masse. But the beaches and hotels can also be well filled in June. In the weekends you will also find many day trippers. It is advisable to book your accommodation in June in advance.

You can often book any trips you want to make to amusement parks, zoos or museums in advance and avoid standing in line on the spot.

Below we give you a number of tips for outings that you can encounter in June.

Napoli Pizza Village Festival, Naples

Are you a real lover of this authentic Neapolitan specialty? Then you should definitely experience the Naples Pizza Festival. It starts like this at the end of May every year and continues through the first week of June.

Pizza makers from all over the world return to the birthplace of pizza and compete in different categories. As a spectator you have the opportunity to stow as much pizza as possible.

Republic Day, all of Italy

On June 2, Italy's biggest holiday takes place: La Festa della Republica, or the Feast of the Republic. A bit similar to King's Day in the Netherlands, but of course without a king…

During Republic Day, shows, performances and parades can be admired all over the country. Please note that public transport has a modified timetable and that shops may be closed.

Last Sunday of the month: Vatican City

Also for June: the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel in Vatican you can visit for free on the last Sunday of the month. Note that it is already very busy in June and even busier on the last Sunday of the month. It is therefore best to plan a visit to Rome and the Vatican in early spring or autumn.

Feste e sagre, all of Italy

In June, but also in the month(s) before that, there are the feast e sagre. Every village, no matter how small, has its own spring or summer festival, usually celebrating a particular type of food. It can be a lot of fun to immerse yourself in the local revelry that is often accompanied by good food, music and socializing.

Tortellini sotto i Portici in Modena

On the same day as the Feast of the Republic, June 2, Modena celebrates Tortellini sotto i Portici (tortellini under the colonnade), a great opportunity to sample this local-global delicacy.

Feast of the Corpus Domini, Trentino

The Corpus Domini is a Catholic feast that is celebrated all over the country 2 months after Easter. Castelrotto, in Trentino-Alto Adige, has one of the biggest festivals.

In Orvieto, a large procession takes place in the street, during which more than 400 people dress in medieval costumes. The city is completely decorated with beautiful flower arrangements. Bolsena, in Lazio, is known for its Infiorata with breathtaking compositions made of flower petals.

Luminara di San Ranieri, Pisa

The feast of Saint Raniera is the feast of the city of Pisa. All buildings and bridges along the Arno are decorated with candles and flames.

The next day is Pisa's historic boat race, the Regatta. 4 boats, each from a district, compete against each other by sailing upstream on the Arno.

Il Gioco del Ponte, Pisa

The program Game of the BridgeA historic tradition in Pisa, it is held annually on the last Saturday in June, after the famous San Ranieri celebrations.

As the name implies, this special event takes place on the central Ponte di Mezzo, one of the bridges over the Arno.

As so often in Italy, this tournament also takes place between the different districts of the city: the Mezzogiorno and the Tramontana, south and north. The object of the game is to capture the side of the bridge occupied by the enemy by the position of an iron cart set up on the bridge.

The Medieval Festival of San Gimignano

The 'Manhattan of Medieval Tuscany' hosts a festival every year in honor of its illustrious history. A cozy affair with street theatre, a parade full of opulent costumes and a traditional jousting game. Taking place from June 18-19, the festival is a great way to soak up some historical culture off the beaten track.

Food Festival, Spongano

This Apulian food festival celebrates the art of cooking and is also all about olives and olive oil. Here you will be served local dishes and regional specialties in a friendly, traditional atmosphere. Definitely try it if you're in the area.

Festa di San Giovanni, Lake Como

​​The festival of San Giovanni (John) is one of the oldest traditions of Lake Como. It is on June 24 every year. You can see hundreds of small lights floating on the lake, creating a magical atmosphere. The evening ends with fireworks. On the morning of June 25, there is a parade with decorated boats. There are also folk dances and flag shows.

On the same day, June 24, in Florence they celebrate San Giovanni with a medieval tournament, followed by traditional feasting, drinking and dancing. A race of rowing boats with candles takes place on the Arno.

International Ceramics Festival, Montelupo

The town of Montelupo celebrates an international ceramics festival at the end of June. Several traditional ceramic makers take place at the festival and showcase their creations. Visitors will have a unique opportunity to observe a craft that Italy has been known for for centuries.

Festival dei Due Mondi, Spoleto

Since 1958, it has been one of the most important performing arts festivals in Italy and in the world. The festival is attended by many artists of world fame and is internationally known. It starts in the last week of June and lasts about 2 weeks.

Festa San Pietro e Paolo, Rome

San Pietro and San Paolo (Peter and Paul) are the patron saints of Rome. It makes sense that their name day on June 29 is almost as important as Easter and Christmas. There are major ecclesiastical celebrations throughout Rome. The Solemnity of Peter and Paul is celebrated at 10.00:XNUMX AM in St. Peter's Basilica with a Papal Mass.

To attend, you must get a free ticket in advance. If you are fishing behind the net, you can also follow the mass on the screens on Sint-Pietersplein or otherwise via the internet.

The 29th of June there will also be a regatta with canoes on the Tiber and the flag-waving and band of the Carabinieri can be seen and heard in Piazza del Popolo. At 21 p.m., fireworks are set off in the Villa Borghese city park.

Travel Destinations for June

Which destination do you choose if you want to travel to Italy in June? You can actually go anywhere. Still, we have a few specific tips for you.

lake como

Lake Como is breathtakingly beautiful, especially in spring. Don't be put off by the rich and famousEven if you are traveling on a budget you can enjoy the view here. For example with a picnic along the water.

Valle d'Aosta

Valle d'Aosta or the Aosta Valley is a small region (the smallest in all of Italy!) in northwestern Italy, sandwiched between Switzerland and France. You can enjoy winter sports here in the Alps, but it is just as beautiful here in the spring. Even then you can plan your active holiday. Wonderful hiking, mountain biking or seeing all the beauty of the city of Aosta, for example.

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Have you never heard of this northern Italian region? That could be right. Due to the abundance of special destinations in Italy, this one is often overlooked. While this is arguably one of the best regions for an early summer vacation. The proximity to the Dolomites ensures that it is not too hot here to take in all those special sights.

➡️A list with the most beautiful places in Friuli here..

Take a tour of Italy

May is perhaps just a better month for a tour, but it is also possible in June. Take the time to explore every corner of an Italian region with your own car or with a rental car. You can visit those quiet and lesser-known places so easily.

Islands

Fancy sun, sea beach? Travel to Sardinia, Sicily, Elba or one of the many others Italian Islands. There is a good chance that you will encounter wonderful beach weather. You can also see sights in the morning and late afternoon or in the evening.

The magical Amalfi Coast

Take a tour by car or by boat the magical Amalfi Coast. You will pass all those places you ever wanted to visit: Sorrento, Positano and of course Amalfi herself.

Seasonal fruit in June

Finally, June is also a month known for its delicious ripe fruits: apricots, cherries, strawberries. Later in the month also: plums, lemons and peaches.

Ready to see how Snowflake works?

June is the perfect time to visit Italy if you're looking for good weather to enjoy la dolce vita to enjoy.

There are plenty of events, attractions and parties and pretty much everything is open. The swimming pool at the campsite, fun outings in the area, amusement parks. In June, nature is often still beautifully green and flowers are blooming.

You have to be able to handle the tourist crowds in the popular spots, which are really getting going this month. You also pay higher prices for accommodation and your rental car, among other things.

During the day it gets hot, but in the evenings it can cool down considerably, especially in northern areas. Keep this in mind in your clothing choice.

Are you traveling by car? Then check the profile of the tires and the fluids beforehand. Also check if you have all the things you are obliged to bring.

Are you a fan of Italy in June? Do you have any good tips for other travelers? Then leave your comment below.