This Is Italy
Not so long ago, October was the start of the low season in Italy. Prices went down and tourists went home. But recently, tourism has completely discovered the late season (and also the preseason). In the tourist areas, October is a busy month these days. And not without reason!
Do you want to go to Italy during the autumn holidays? Or outside the autumn holidays, but in October? Then read on soon.
The development of October as a real late season month is logical.
- Many people like to avoid the hot and busy summers in Italy.
- And are attracted to the lower prices of hotel stays and flights.
- Children have autumn break in the second half of October.
There are a few other reasons why a trip to Italy in October is appealing to many.
October: perfect for a city trip
October is one of the best months to visit Rome, Florence, Venice or any of those other top attractions. There are still many sunny days, but it is no longer as horribly hot as in August (also in september it can still be hot, especially in central or southern Italy).
Yet it is autumn, so you have to take into account lower temperatures in the evening and also the occasional rain. Particularly in the northern regions.
To the south for the sun
In the south of Italy it is often still warm in October. Are you looking for some sun to get through the dark days in the Netherlands or Flanders? Then a trip to Sicily or another southern destination is recommended. Here you can still enjoy the beach life in October.
What about the other regions? We'll put it together for you.
North-Italy
The temperature drops significantly in October. In Milan and other parts of Italy in the north, the average temperature is between 7 and 18 degrees Celsius. There are many wet days and the evenings and nights are already cooling off considerably.
Northern Italy includes the following regions: Aosta Valley, Liguria, Lombardy, Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Trentino-South Tyrol.
Central Italy
Temperatures are also dropping in these regions, but the averages remain between 13 and 23 degrees Celsius. There are many more rainy days than in previous months. Central Italy includes Emilia-Romagna, Marche, Tuscany, Umbria, Lazio, Abruzzo and the island of Sardinia.
Tuscany in October
In October it is usually cool in Tuscany. The great heat of the months of June, July, August and September is over, but there are still many sunny days. The average temperature is between 11 and 22 degrees Celsius, but it is quite possible that it will still be above 25 degrees at the end of October.
If you want to visit the art cities and tourist highlights of Tuscany, you can hardly imagine a better month than October. So just do that autumn trip to Tuscany.
Southern Italy
Southern Italy are the regions: Campania, Molise, Apulia, Calabria, Basilicata and of course Sicily.
Temperatures drop during the night, but during the day it is often still warm. On average, it remains between 19 and 23 degrees Celsius, but temperatures of around 30 degrees are also regularly reached in October, especially on the island of Sicily. However, even in southern Italy you can expect rainy weather, so there are no real guarantees of good weather.
Where to in Italy in October?
Travel tips for October depend on your own interests. Do you want to grab some late summer sun, do you like good food, do you come for the culture or for it learn Italian?
Food festivals
Italy in October is also interesting because of the many festivals around food. Major international Food Festivals take place, such as the Salone del Gusto in Turin. There are also many parties around the truffle harvest in Tuscany, piedmont, The Marches, Umbria en Emilia Romagna and Lombardy. In Umbria you will find many small festivals around chocolate, chestnuts and truffles.
Sun and beach
Not so keen on food? Then you can fully enjoy the beach life in the southern regions. The extreme south is highly recommended for a holiday with lots of sun: Calabria, Basilicata, Apulia. You will also have a great chance of wonderful late summer weather in Sicily at the end of October.
Cities and villages
Do you like culture and can't get enough of strolling through Italian villages and towns, precisely because there is always so much to see? Autumn is not a better time, because you don't have the unbearable heat of summer, but you can usually sit on a terrace in the afternoon in the sun.
Take advantage of the month of October to finally visit those art cities of Tuscany or discover the beautiful medieval villages in the green heart of Italy.
A city trip to the larger cities such as Milan, Florence, Naples or Rome is also recommended at this time of year.
The islands
Speaking of islands… October is the ideal month to see the major islands of Italy to visit: Sardinia, Sicily, Capri of Elba. The weather around this time is fine with little rain and lots of sun.
The crowds of tourists have disappeared, leaving you with the beaches and sights to yourself. In addition, there are often all kinds of fun festivals and parties in October.
Active vacation
October is also a great month to go hiking or cycling in Italy. Or you go to the mountains in the north for an active holiday.
However, it is still too early for winter sports. Set up your winter sports holiday Aosta, piedmont of Trentino-South Tyrol therefore out to november of December.
What are your favorite destinations within Italy in October?
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