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September is still part of the tourist season in Italy. In the more popular areas, such as around the Lake Garda en in Tuscany it is usually still high season, with corresponding rates.
In September, most Italians will be back to work and schools will start again. Normal daily life is taking its course again this month. Therefore, you can expect that commuter traffic in and around cities will return to its usual level.
But in September you still have one foot in the holiday season and you can enjoy food festivals, performances and music throughout the peninsula. In this article we bring you some interesting tips for September in Italy.
Weather in September
The weather in September is generally a bit cooler than in July en August, but still warm and pleasant. Also in September it can be too hot during the day to develop activities. It is usually still summer in Italy this month.
September is often a dry month, so you have a good chance of good weather. The accommodations on the coast are already a bit quieter because most tourists (and the Italians themselves) have now returned home.
North-Italy
The weather in Northern Italy is obviously coolest in September. You often see a significant drop in temperature in the north, but it almost always remains, at least around Milan, between 12 (minimum) and 24 degrees Celsius (maximum) on average.
Of course, there can sometimes be a drop of rain in the north, but usually that does not have much consequences for the temperature. Also, the rain usually ends soon.
Central Italy
In central Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria and Rome, temperatures drop only slightly in September compared to the often sweltering month of August. On average you can count on values between 17 and 26 degrees Celsius.
Even in the middle of Italy there can sometimes be a shower in this month, usually without major consequences.
Southern Italy
In the south of Italy, such as the city of Naples or the hip Apulia or the always interesting Sicily, the temperatures are the highest. In September it usually remains dry and warm here. You can count on averages between 22 and 27 degrees Celsius. However, outliers to the top are possible.
Can you swim in Italy in September?
You can swim in Italy in early September, especially in the south and on the islands.
The last part of the month is a bit more uncertain, not only in terms of weather but also in terms of water conditions.
If you plan to swim in the open sea, make sure to heed local warning signs about currents and weather conditions.
Where to in September
Where are you going in Italy in September? You actually have a choice. For Italians, normal life starts again in September, after a long summer (vacation).
Most places are quieter in terms of tourists and it is therefore more enjoyable. It is nice and warm on the beach and in the coastal areas, but without the oppressive August heat.
Do you prefer art and history? Then September might be the best month to go to Italy. The great art treasures of Pompeii, Florence, Venice or Rome are better admired when it is slightly cooler than in the unbearable summer heat.
Research by HomeToGo also shows that there is above-average interest in the destinations Sardinia and Sicily in September.
- The Italian islands of Sardinia and Sicily are respectively in 5th and 7th place in the Top 10 of most booked destinations.
- The average accommodation price on these Italian islands is lowest in September compared to destinations outside Italy, at €91 and €89 per night respectively.
Additional advantage: September is cheaper
Although September is still really high season in Italy, the prices for accommodations are considerably lower compared to August. The price you pay for your Italy holiday in September may therefore also play a role.
Parties and festivals in September
The multitude of summer festivals and parties may be over by September, but there is always something fun to do at the destination of your choice. Here are some activities that take place in September:
The Palio of San Rocco
It takes place in Figline Valdarno in Tuscany during the first week of September. It seems that this was one of the first palios in the region. There are five days of festivities surrounding the horse races.
Tocati
In the historic center of Verona you can enjoy an international street games festival. Enjoy all those games you loved playing on the street in your youth.
Ferrara Balloon Festival
The most important and largest hot air balloon festival in Italy and one of the largest of its kind in Europe. It takes 10 days and you get to see the most remarkable shapes of hot air balloons. In 2019 it will be from 6 to 15 September.
Expo of the Chianti Classico
Music, wine tasting, good food. The main ingredients for an Italian festival are present at the Expo del Chianti Classico in Greve.
MITO Music Festival
In Milan and Turin, you can enjoy music all month long in September. A great opportunity to discover these beautiful cities, while also getting to know music from all kinds of genres.
Regata Storica di Venice
A fantastic historical regatta with races in all categories, in and around Venice. Your chance to make the most of your trip to Venice.
The Venice Glass Week
Another festival in Venice is all about glass. This mainly concerns the traditionally made Murano glass. From 9 to 16 September you can watch and participate in glass blowing workshops, sporting activities, drink cocktails at the glass bar, take a guided tour and much more.
Machina di Santa Rosa
This is a procession around the patron saint of Viterbo, Saint Rosa. An illuminated tower of up to 30 meters high with the statue of St. Rosa is carried around by people in old costumes. Wonderful to experience.
San Vito
The first days of the month is the feast of San Vito in Palermo, Sicily. Scenes from the life of San Vito are reenacted and there is a large procession. An additional advantage: in Sicily you are (almost) guaranteed to have good summer weather in September and you can still swim in leaks the many beautiful beaches.
Historical re-enactment
During this festival in Cordovado, a wedding from 1571 is re-enacted. Here too you can enjoy a large parade, various tournaments and archery competitions in which many locals participate.
Festa della Madonna degli Ammalati
In Misterbianco in Sicily, the 'Feast of the Madonna of the Sick' is held on the second Sunday of the month. The festival celebrates the miracle in which the church was spared after an eruption of Mount Etna in 1669. The festivities continue for 5 days in a row.
Festa della Rificolona
The Festa della Rificolona in Florence is the festival of lanterns. On September 6 and 7 every year there are many activities in the city. Here too, a procession led by the Cardinal of Florence. The festival is also celebrated in some other parts of Tuscany.
Madonna of the Sea
The feast of the Madonna of the Sea is celebrated in Patti in Sicily, on the second weekend of the month. A golden statue of the Madonna is carried out to sea in a richly decorated procession. Arriving at sea, the Madonna is put in a boat for the continuation of the procession over the water. Of course, this party is also combined with a lot of food and wine, music and dance.
White Night
The Notte Bianca or the White Night is a celebration in the capital Rome. Every year on the second weekend of September, the time has come: all the squares in the city are transformed into places where the music and entertainment continues until the small hours. Theaters, museums and shops are also open all night long. In Rome you can use the bus and metro at a reduced rate.
San Gennaro
Saint Januarius is the patron saint of Naples. The celebration of San Gennaro takes place on the 19th of September. It's all about whether or not his blood clots. This is one of the most important religious festivals in Italy. But also during this festival, the inner man will also get his money's worth.
Festival del Muro Dipinto
During the festival of the painted walls in Dozza artists from all over the world come to this medieval town near Bologna to paint walls of buildings.
San Cipriano and San Cornelio
In Sardinia you can experience an 8-day feast around the patron saints in September. Medieval costumes, traditional dance and music and of course food and wine are part of it.
Italy in September: a must
You can see for yourself: in September there is a lot to do in Italy. And then this was just a small selection of all the parties and activities that you can find all over Italy.
What are your experiences with Italy in September? Do you have any nice tips? Then write it down below so that others can enjoy it too.
Have fun in Italy this late summer! And can you enter October to Italy? No problem, even then Italy is beautiful!
Source: lifeintaly.com
tocatì is in verona, not in venice
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