We are talking about a vacation in Italy in October 2021. What is the weather and prices for tours. Resorts where you can swim and sunbathe. Reviews of tourists and the nuances of traveling with children. What to do in Italy in the middle of autumn?
Prices for tours to Italy in October - 2021
Despite all the signs of off-season, October is still green in Italy. Trees, shrubs and grass look like summer. The sea is gradually cooling down, beach holidays are declining, and some resorts are being closed.
It is cooler in October in Italy, swimming is not so important, so tour operators have offers not only to seaside resorts, but also to other interesting places. In the middle of autumn it is pleasant to relax on the beautiful Lake Garda, in the wonderful city of art - Florence and in the capital of the country - Milan.
How much is a 7-day tour for two with a departure from Moscow? Prices for the cheapest vouchers to hotels 2-3 * with breakfasts start from 47 thousand rubles. A comfortable stay in 4-5 * hotels will cost from 53 thousand rubles. This is 15-20% cheaper than in September. For accommodation with all-inclusive meals, they ask from 77 thousand rubles.
Tours to Italy in October receive a lot of positive feedback. Traveling in this country is popular with fans of excursions, shopping and gastronomic tourism. In the off-season, tourists willingly come to Italy who want to improve their health at thermal springs and balneological resorts. The reason is simple - in the low season, prices for wellness tours fall.
Prices for 7-day tours to Italy in October 2021 from Moscow:
| Resort | Price for two | Example |
| Venice | from 60,000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
| Sicily | from 55000₽ | Find a tour >> |
| Rome | from 43000₽ | Find a tour >> |
| Milan | from 51000₽ | Find a tour >> |
| Florence | from 54,000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
| Rimini | from 35000₽ | Find a tour >> |
| Sardinia | from 64,000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
Alexander: "Autumn was specially chosen for a trip to Sicily. We were greeted by a little warm rain, which is not uncommon in October. We managed to combine a beach holiday with excursions. Moreover, there is something to see and where to walk in Sicily."
Weather in Italy in October
In Northern Europe in October it is already cold and chilly, while in Italy there is a warm and mild autumn. In Venice and Milan, the thermometer rises to +20 ... + 22 ° С during the day. In the southern regions, in Sicily and Sardinia, it is even warmer. Water temperature +19 ... + 23 ° С.
The beach season continues but is less predictable. Some arrive in Italy and enjoy the bright sunny days, while others spend their entire vacation under a cloudy sky. It gets rainy in October, especially in the northern regions. In Rome, there are 10-11 days with precipitation per month. In Sicily, warm rains are less frequent. In any case, you can't do without an umbrella!
In October in Italy it gets colder at night up to +10 ... + 12 ° С. If you like evening walks, bring warm clothes. Find out more about the seasons in Italy.
Weather in popular resorts of Italy in October:
| Resort | t air | t water |
| Venice | + 19 ° C | + 19 ° C |
| Sicily | + 22 ° C | + 22 ° C |
| Rome | + 23 ° C | + 23 ° C |
| Milan | + 19 ° C | - |
| Florence | + 20 ° C | - |
| Naples | + 22 ° C | - |
| Rimini | + 20 ° C | + 20 ° C |
| Sardinia | + 22 ° C | + 21 ° C |
| Ischia | + 22 ° C | + 22 ° C |
| Capri | + 21 ° C | + 22 ° C |
natashik-09: "For a trip to Venice, I got autumn. I didn't think about anything especially, just like that. It's not hot, not cold yet, that's what you need for an endless comfortable walk."
jacaranda: "I really wanted a warm sea, gentle sand, no mountains and no hills, and a hotel on the first line with included beach accessories. I found all this in the city of Sabaudia, 100 km south of Rome."
Irina N .: "The beach holiday in Cefalu did not work out - it rained and it was pretty cool for comfortable swimming. Some tourists even wore hats in the evenings, but this is too much of course."
Prices for hotels in Italy in October - 2021
| City | Price per day | Example |
| Venice | from 51 $ | See hotels >> |
| Sicily | from 35 $ | See hotels >> |
| Rome | from 29 $ | See hotels >> |
| Milan | from 42 $ | See hotels >> |
| Florence | from 42 $ | See hotels >> |
| Rimini | from 27 $ | See hotels >> |
| Sardinia | from 16 $ | See hotels >> |
Where is the best place to relax in Italy in October
In October, the weather in Italy is different in the north and south. A beach holiday on the Venetian and Ligurian Riviera cannot be called comfortable. For a month, the temperature of sea water drops from + 21 ° С to + 18 ° С. It rains often. Gusty winds blow and storms happen.
According to tourists, a pleasant holiday in October is in Southern Italy. You can swim and sunbathe in Naples, Bari, Syracuse and Palermo. At these resorts, the air temperature is kept at +25 ... + 28 ° С. For tourists from Russia and Northern Europe - real summer! While they bathe and bask in the sun, Italians freeze and put on warm sweaters.
If you are focused on a beach holiday in Italy, choose the first half of October for your vacation. Even Sicily can get chilly by the end of the month.
Elena Danilova: "There was not as much sun as I wanted. It depended on the city: I was lucky in Venice, it was sunny. And Rome met with cloudy weather."
Map of resorts of Italy
Holidays with children in October
Despite the vagaries of the weather, parents with children love to travel to Italy in October. In the off-season, prices for family hotels 4-5 * are reduced, so for a reasonable price you can relax with great comfort.
There are many entertainments for children in Italy at any time of the year. These are interactive museums, zoos, aquariums and aquariums.
It's too late to go to Italy in October for the sea. For babies, the sea water is cool. For swimming, choose a hotel with a heated pool or spend a holiday in the thermal springs - in Terme di Sirmione on Lake Garda, in Stigliano, Fiuggi, Terme di Saturnia or Terme Lucana.
Advice... In October, Italians harvest grapes, dates, chestnuts and persimmons. Visit the local market and enjoy ripe fruit.
What to do on vacation in October
Although you can swim and sunbathe in Italy in October, most tourists do not go here in the fall over the warm sea. The mild autumn weather is perfect for anyone who considers Italy a world cultural and historical treasure and wants to get acquainted with the sights of this country.
In autumn there are much fewer tourists. There are no crowds and queues at the box office. On fine days, stroll the streets of ancient cities and archaeological sites. When it rains, go see famous works of art in museums and art galleries.
While on holiday in Italy in October, take part in local festivals. In the middle of the month, the city of Perugia hosts the colorful Eurochocolate chocolate festival. Alba hosts the International White Truffle Fair, Bologna hosts the week-long Potato Festival and the Vallerano commune in the Lazio region hosts the Chestnut Festival. Lovers of Italian wines are welcome to the wine festivals in Merano and Marino.
Tatiana Busygina: "From September to December in the mountain villages of central Sardinia on weekends there is a fair of local crafts - Cortes apertas. If you are lucky, you can be invited into the house, and you will see how people live in Sardinia."
