North Or South Italy? That Is The Question!

Italy has long been a popular destination amongst British holiday makers, appealing to those who look to seek culture, good food and beautiful scenery. But despite being a relatively small country, there are some significant difference between the north and south of Italy; their weather for example.

The southern part of Italy is better for sun-filled, Mediterranean holidays, seeing the best of the Italian summer with bright, warm and dry days. The summer months, which fall between May and September, see temperatures reach between a warm 21 and 28C; even during the winter they do not tend to see temperatures dip much lower than 13C. However, holiday makers can expect slightly lower temperatures on the coast and mountainous areas.

In contrast, the north of Italy instead experiences much lower temperatures, and is describes as having a subtropical climate due to the humid and cloudy weather. In the north of Italy, you can expect to experience below freezing temperatures and lots of rain during the winter, much unlike the south. However, the summer period sees less dramatic differences, with the temperature in the north averaging around a more comfortable 22-25C.

Similar to most European countries, Italy's coldest month is January, where the outskirts northern cities like Milan often reach temperatures of -8 to -10C (the city itself tends to experience warmer temperatures of around -2C ). It is these temperatures which help to preserve the autumn snow fall in the Alps in the north of the country. During the summer, the south of Italy sees a wave of Italians and tourists alike flooding to the coastal resorts for holidays, which in turn benefits other tourists visiting the now slightly quieter cities inland.

These variants in Italian weather make it a diverse and interesting place to holiday all throughout the year. The whole of the country offers places of cultural interest, dramatic scenery and of course, excellent food. But whether you are looking for a Mediterranean beach holiday in the south, or a site seeing adventure in the north, Italy has something for everyone.

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by: Lisa P. Nguyen Total views: 29 Word Count: 343 Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011

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