Italy enjoys a predominantly Mediterranean mild climate with a colder Alpine climate in the mountains to the north and a hot and drier climate in the south. Italy's coasts are pleasant almost all year. Much of Italy is very hot in summer and summer is the height of vacation season. Probably the best seasons to visit Italy are late spring and early fall.
Ten Things You Must do when in ROME
1. Greet the Old Masters of the Capitoline
2. Connect with your inner gladiator at the Colosseum
3. Stroll through the Gardens of the Villa Borghese
5. Throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain
6. Perfect your geometry at the Pantheon
7. Scope out delightful ice cream at San Crispino
8. Photograph the city's best piazzas
9. Scale new heights to see spectacular views
10. Glam up for a night at the Opera
2. Connect with your inner gladiator at the Colosseum
3. Stroll through the Gardens of the Villa Borghese
5. Throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain
6. Perfect your geometry at the Pantheon
7. Scope out delightful ice cream at San Crispino
8. Photograph the city's best piazzas
9. Scale new heights to see spectacular views
10. Glam up for a night at the Opera