Italy in June: all you need to know to plan a perfect trip

Visiting Italy in June: all you need to know to plan a trip! The best places to visit in June in Italy, when to book what, what to expect from the weather.

June is one of the best months to visit Italy. The beginning of summer, June is a month of good weather, al fresco dining and trips to the beach.

June is the last good month for sightseeing before the scorching Italian summer and a pleasant month almost anywhere in Italy.

I love traveling around Itay in June and I do it extensively.

Making the most of the end of the school year, I always use the month of June for my Italy trips and each year I wish the month would never end! June truly is a wonderful month to visit my beautiful country (I am Italian, from Rome)

This is my guide to help you plan your trip to Italy in June, based on my extensive personal experience of June in Italy.

Please note: this is a seasonal travel guide about Italy in June, meant to help you decide the best time of the year for your visit. For official information and travel advisory that may affect your trip, please refer to your Government travel advisory. Check here for official info if traveling from US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand.

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Italy in June: what you will find in this article

• Overview of weather in June in Italy
• June festivities and events in Italy
• Recommended places to visit in Italy in June
• June in Italy with kids
• What to book in advance for June in Italy

For packing tips, find here >> my complete packing list for June in Italy.

The weather in Italy in June: what to expect

June is the start of summer in Italy.

During this month, temperatures rise steadily and you will have a mix of pleasant days and potentially some very hot ones, especially towards the end of the month.

This is a good month for going sightseeing and for some coastal locations. It can also be a good month for hiking, especially at lower altitudes.

In June in Italy, you can expect good weather, sunny days and temperatures that go from mild to hot. Southern Italy tends to be warmer than the central and northern parts; however, this is not an absolute rule.

As well as north-south, other factors such as altitude and the sea affect the temperature and real feel. In general, you can expect cities to be warm/hot and coastal areas and higher altitude areas to be more temperate.

Rain is possible; however, when it rains in Italy in June, rain is usually short-lived.

Usually, you do not need to plan around rain unless you are going to the mountains: there, changeable weather and rain are a common occurrence even in summer.

At a glance, the weather in Italy in June is:

Name of the place	Temperature Low/High	Rainy days (average)
Milan, Lombardy	27C/81F – 18C/64F	6
Venice, Veneto	26C/70F – 17C/63F	7
Florence, Tuscany	29C/84F – 16C/61F	5
Rome, Lazio	28C/82F – 17C/63F	3
Amalfi, Campania	27C/81F – 22C/72F	4
Palermo, Sicily	28C/82F – 21C/70F	1

In practice, this means that you will mostly wear summer clothes and sandals with, possibly, a light layer for the evening in the first part of the month.

June in Italy: festivities and holidays you need to know about

• The 2nd of June is Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day) and a National Holiday.

On Republic Day in Italy, public offices and many offices are closed and people celebrate the day off going out for a meal, a trip etc.

In 2023, the 2nd of June falls on a Friday which means most people will make the most of the long weekend by going out of town.

Expect transport, accommodation and attractions to be at their busiest.

Restaurants in busy tourist spots are open on Republic Day and tourist services are usually in full operation mode to cater to the high demand.

It is definitely not a day when everything is closed so, while some planning may be required, it should not impact your plans excessively.

The biggest public event happening in Italy on June 2nd is the Presidential visit to the Altar of the Fatherland in Rome.

On the morning of he 2nd if June, usually at about 9.30 am, the President visits the Altar of the Fatherland (Rome) and honors the grave of the unknown soldier.

On this occasion, the acrobatic army airplanes ‘Frecce Tricolore’ do a spectacular flight display easy to see from the city center!

The celebration also includes a military parade, usually along Via dei Fori Imperiali in Rome.

This is a big event for the authorities but not one that necessarily attracts a lot of visitors. Most locals treat the 2nd of June just like any other day off.

The 29th of June is a festivity in Rome, with especially the Vatican observing a day of closure to mark the celebrations of St Peter’s and Paul, falling on this day.

The best places to visit in Italy in June

June is such a lovely month in Italy it is hard to pick the best destination for it as, truly, you can visit almost anywhere in June in Italy and find it lovely.

That said, some places are, I believe, even better than others.

Rome – the best city to visit in Italy in June

June is lovely in Rome one of my favorite months in the city!

Flowers are already in full bloom in Rome in June and all outdoor attractions, like piazza, the Colosseum and the Forum, are simply delightful to explore.

Since I am from the city, I have more than a couple of tips to give you about visiting in June!

You can find my full guide to visiting Rome in June here

Need to know:

The 2nd of June is Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica) and official celebrations take place in Piazza Venezia and surrounding areas. This usually impacts transport and accessibility to some of he attractions.

Check the website of the attractions you are planning to see on this day to learn about special arrangements (if any)

The 29th of June is a day off in Rome, which celebrates its patron saints on this day. It is a day off in Rome and crowds at the most popular attractions are possible. Expect delays on the roads if going out of town for the day.

Venice in June

June is a lovely month to visit Venice, especially in the first part of the month when the temperature is still mild.

Piazza San Marco, the Doge’s Palace, Rialto but also Cannaregio can be wonderful at this time and, if you get a warm day, it can also be worth stretching to Lido, a lovely beach area in Venice with peculiar architecture.

The lagoon islands of Murano and Burano are also not to be missed at this time.

You can find our guides to Venice at the following links:

• How many days in Venice? Itinerary ideas
• The best places to stay in Venice
• What to eat in Venice
• Venice with kids (see below)

Tuscany in June

Tuscany and its rolling hills go through a magical time in June.

The hills at this time are green and luscious, the weather is mild and you can spend long days sightseeing and even sit in the sun on one of the many Tuscany beaches.

The best places to visit in Tuscany in June are:

• Florence – too hot in summer, cold in winter but perfect in spring
• Val d’Orcia – an area of Tuscany of natural beauty so unique, it is now Unesco World Heritage Site
• San Gimignano – delightful medieval town and Unesco World Heritage Site
• Siena – One of the most beautiful small towns in Italy, with a wonderful historical town center
• Lucca – a pretty town with a lovely center and the option to cycle along its medieval walls
• Montalcino – wine town, perfect for wine lovers
• Montepulciano – one of the prettiest villages in Tuscany and my personal favorite
• Pienza – built in the Renaissance as the perfect city, no less!
• San Quirico d’Orcia – a delightful medieval town in the heart of stunning Val d’Orcia
• Monticchiello – a delightful country hamlet perfect to immerse yourself in relaxing country settings
• Bagno Vignoni and Saturnia, two thermal localities with some of the best thermal springs in Tuscany

Umbria in June

Often considered the little sister of Tuscany, Umbria is stunning in any season and can be a real treat in June.

Usually, at this time of the year, you can enjoy long walks and days along the shores of the regions’ lake Trasimeno or you can warm up in its lovely museums and restaurants.

Not to be missed are:

• Spello – a fantastic small village with something special happening in June: a wonderful ‘infiorata’ (flower festival) that fills the town with out-of-this-world flower art!
• Orvieto – a stunning hilltop town with a long history and one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Italy (the Duomo)
• Gubbio – a wonderful medieval town on the slopes of a stunning mountain, wonderful in early summer.
• Assisi – the famous and stunning town of St Francis
• Citta’ di Castello – a gorgeous Renaissance town

Puglia in June

Puglia is one of my favorite destinations in Italy in June

Farther south and warmer than other destinations in this list, in June in Puglia will be sunny and summery, without being oppressively hot, especially on the coast.

Wonderful places to visit in Puglia at this time are

• Monopoli – a personal favorite! A delightful, family-friendly, whitewashed town with pretty restaurants and close to many beautiful beaches
• Trani – a pretty, small village with a stunning church overlooking the sea (a vision!)
• Martina Franca – a lovely, whitewashed town with wonderful churches in a unique Baroque style called ‘Barocco Martinese’
• Alberobello – the famous town of trulli, UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Locorotondo – a delightful small town with whitewashed houses and pretty balconies everywhere (they win an annual prize for them, they are so special!)

You can see them all with a short road trip: you can find our 3 day Puglia itinerary here.

Matera in June

Close to Puglia but in the region of Basilicata, you have Matera, another wonderful destination to add to your June itinerary through Italy.

Matera is famous for its rupestrian churches and cave dwellings and can be lovely in spring/summer.

Winter is rigid here and summer can be hot but June, especially the beginning of the month, can bring lovely temperatures that make sightseeing easy and do justice to this wonderful city.

You can find our guide to Matera here.

Sicily in June

June is a lovely month to visit Sicili and the last month before the scorching summer descends on the island.

June in Sicily is a good time for cultural tourism but also for going to the beach: temperatures rise steadily during the month and, especially towards the end, you will want to be close to water!

Places we love in Sicily are:

• Scopello – a charming small village with a beautiful, historical ‘tonnara’ (tuna fishing station, not turned cultural/event venue)
• Palermo – one of the most beautiful cities in Italy
• Taormina – a town with a fantastic ancient theater and glamorous town center with shops and hotels
• Siracusa – a fantastic town with a historical city center and one of the best archaeological parks in Italy
• Noto Valley – UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to the presence of unique baroque towns

You can find our recommended Sicily itinerary here.

Amalfi Coast in June

June can be a wonderful time to visit the Amalfi Coast. At this time, the crowds have not peaked yet but tourism services are up and running and you are likely to get lovely weather and beach time.

If you are in the area at this time, make sure you stay not just on the mainland but also stretch to the island of Capri, Ischia or Procida, magical Mediterranean paradise this time of the year.

You can find our guides to the Amalfi Coast at the following links:

• How many days to spend on the Amalfi Coast: itinerary recommendations
• The best towns to visit on the Amalfi Coast
• Travel guide to Capri
• Travel guide to Procida island
• Visiting the Amalfi Coast with kids (see below)

Cinque Terre in June

June is one of the best months for visiting Cinque Terre.

At this time, trails tend to be open (always check specific conditions for the days of your trip), the weather is mild and not oppressively hot and the views stunning.

You can read here>>> my guide to Cinque Terre in June

Make sure you book in advance as there is no such as thing as a quiet time here!

Find our Cinque Terre guides at the following links:

• An introduction to the towns of Cinque Terre
• Cinque Terre packing list
• Visiting Cinque Terre with kids

This photo is us un CInqye Terre in June last year!

Sardinia in June

Sardinia in June is ideal if you want to hit this sea and sun holiday spot before the crowds. The weather at this time is likely to be nice and warm but not excessively hot, which makes it appealing if you want a beach break but want to avoid the excessive temperatures of the summer.

The Italian Lakes in June

June is a lovely time to visit the Italian Lakes. The weather around the Italian northern lakes can be hit and miss, especially at the beginning of the month, but you are likely to get sunny days and pleasant temperatures, good for hikes and going to the beach.

if you are dreaming of a day on the lake shores, have a look at the beaches on Lake Garda and beaches on Lake Como – they are very different from each other but both scenic!

June in Italy with kids

June can be a lovely time to visit Italy with kids as chances are the weather will allow them to spend time and the park and play in the spring sun at least for part of your stay.

Destinations I feel work well with kids at this time are:

Florence with kids – always lovely with children and not too hot at this time

Venice with kids – fantastic if you also want to head to the beaches in the area

Tuscany with kids – June has the perfect temperature for hilltop town hopping

Rome with kids – full of indoor and outdoor attractions for all ages

Sicily with kids – mild and beautiful perfect for family sightseeing and days on the beach

Amalfi Coast with kids – ideal for days boating!

Cinque Terre with kids – delightful for hiking and enjoying the small villages

Sardinia with kids – perfect for a sea and sun vacation

Lake Garda with kids – lovely time for hikes and time on the lakeshore

Forio d’Ischia – lovely coastal town on the island of Ischia, with nice beaches and mellow atmpsheres

Looking for family destination ideas in Italy? Find my selection of the best places to visit in Italy with kids here.

Toddler-friendly places to visit in June in Italy

June is a lovely time to visit Italy with toddlers.

At this time, especially in the early part of the month, you are likely to get good weather yet not scorching heat.

Good places to visit in June in Italy with toddlers are:

• Lake Garda, a lovely area to visit with small kids offering nice towns, stroller-friendly lakeside walks, a playground and an overall safe, well served and family-friendly atmosphere.

• Lake Como, lovely with toddlers as it has some pretty playgrounds on the lake in Varenna, nice if you are looking for a couple of relaxing days in pretty surroundings.

• Lucca, one of my favorite towns in Italy for toddlers, mixing the charm of a medieval Tuscan town with a flat and car free city center (a rarity, in Tuscany!)

• Puglia, especially the area of Monopoli, which has a nice mix of beaches and small towns

• Southern Tuscany, a lovely area with small kids, especially around the town of family-friendly Castiglion della Pescaia, which has a nice beach
• Cefalu’, a stunning Sicilian coastal town with a toddler-friendly beach

What to book in advance for spending June in Italy

June is busy in Italy; booking for all main attractions is a must.

Attractions that need advance booking are:

• Last Supper (Milan)
• Uffizi Gallery (Florence)
• Vatican Museums (Vatican City, Rome)
• Colosseum (Rome)

Trains do not usually need to be booked with large notice.

However, high-speed train on popular routes such as Rome to Florence do tend to book out or only have very expensive tickets available; therefore, securing tickets as soon as you have your dates of travel is a good idea.

You can find here >>> my complete guide to train travel in Italy

I always recommend booking accommodation as early as possible. My favorite booking engine is booking.com.

They have a large selection of accommodation options and excellent free cancellation opportunities too.

• Their home page
• Their villa search page
• Their rental search page

I hope you enjoyed this quick guide to Italy in June. Don’t forget to also check out our 101 travel tips for Italy, for extra info. Safe travel planning!

This post was originally published in 2021 and has now been fully updated in May 2023 with photos, info and tips based on our 2023 trips around Italy.

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