Italy Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Italy Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


43°C
Highest Temp
22 Jul. 26

-7°C
Lowest Temp
25 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust39.24°C

Coldest MonthJanuary2.81°C

Wettest MonthJanuary5.24mm

Windiest MonthMarch31.47km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Italy historically?

August is historically Italy's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 36°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 44°C on 2023-08-18.

2. What is the coldest month in Italy historically?

January is Italy's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 4°C. The all-time record low of -19°C was recorded on 2021-02-16.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Italy over the past 17 years?

Italy's average annual rainfall is approximately 1212.2mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Italy experience on average per year?

Italy historically records approximately 146.5 rainy days per year. May has the highest number of rain days at an average of 18.05 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Italy?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Italy is 44°C on 2023-08-18.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Italy?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Italy is -19°C on 2021-02-16.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Italy historically?

Italy experiences its strongest winds during March. The historic gust record of 52.6 kph was recorded on 2026-03-15.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Italy during a year?

Usually, Italy's humidity peaks in May at around 76.2% and drops to its lowest in August at approximately 56.3%.