Weather in Italy in June

June climate overview

Daytime highs across Italy in June run from 23.9°C (Positano) to 28.5°C (Sicily). In Sicily about 88% of June days reach 25°C. Nights average 17.6°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Positano fall to 15°C or below.

Rainfall in June

Expect around 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) in June, with Sicily the driest (3 days) and Lake Como the wettest (13 days). The wettest June at Sicily between 1991 and 2020 was 2016 with 77 mm; the driest was 2012 with 0 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 22.3°C around Italy in June - warmest at Venice (22.9°C). That is comfortable for swimming.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 14.6 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

June against the rest of the year in Italy

June is the 3rd warmest month of the twelve in Italy. It is 4.3°C warmer than May and 2.8°C warmer in July. The hottest month here is August (29°C) and the coolest January (10°C).

Which part of Italy in June?

• Most sunshine: Sicily, 11.4 h a day.
• Driest: Sicily, about 3 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Venice, 23°C.
• Hottest: Sicily, 29°C by day.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Positano, 24°C.

What to pack for Italy in June

Based on the averages: summer clothes for the day; a light jumper for evenings (18°C at night); a light waterproof for the odd shower; swimwear - the sea is 22°C.

Similar weather elsewhere in June

Within 1.5°C of Italy's June daytime average: Majorca (27°C, sea 22°C), Bali (27°C, sea 27°C), Hawaii (27°C, sea 26°C), Mombasa (27°C, sea 27°C), Paphos (27°C, sea 24°C). See the full ranking for June.

Choose Sicily or Sardinia for fewer rainy days

Sicily is the strongest choice if warmth and relatively dry weather matter most. Its 28°C daytime average is the highest in the country, and it shares Sardinia's low figure of 3 rainy days. Sardinia is slightly less hot at 27°C, but its sea is also cooler at 21°C, compared with Sicily's 22°C. That makes Sicily the better fit if you prefer both warmer air and water. Puglia offers a less hot daytime average of 26°C while keeping evenings warm at 20°C. For swimming, Naples has a warmer sea average of 23°C, though its 6 rainy days make it a less dry option than the islands.

Keep northern plans flexible, even when it is warm

Northern Italy is warm in June, but warmth does not mean reliably dry weather. Verona averages 27°C by day alongside 13 rainy days; Lake Garda has 26°C and 12 rainy days. Milan and Lido di Jesolo also call for a rain layer and room to rearrange outdoor plans. These are still reasonable choices if occasional wet weather will not spoil your trip, but less convincing if dry days are your main priority. Rome offers a drier balance for a city break, with 27°C days and 5 rainy days. Florence is a little cooler by day, though its 16°C nights make a light layer useful after sunset.

Pack for sunshine, cooler evenings and possible rain

Light clothing is a sensible starting point, but leave room for an evening layer and a compact waterproof. The country averages 9.4 hours of sunshine, so sun protection matters even when the air does not feel especially hot. Put more active outdoor plans earlier or later in the day if midday warmth tires you out, and keep shade breaks in mind. Evening comfort varies: Sicily and Puglia average 20°C at night, while Milan, Florence and Verona average 16°C. Italy's country average of 7 rainy days is also a reason not to make every plan depend on sunshine. Treat June as warm holiday weather, not a guarantee of uninterrupted dry days.