Nº 1
Rome
Ideal in October
- 23° / 14° high / low
- 1.2 h rain/day
- 11.0 h daylight
23° highs with 10 rain days: inside the ideal window (18–29 °C highs, ≤13 rain days, ≤90 mm).
Things to do in Rome in October →Italy in October
5 covered cities, one measured yardstick: average highs, rain days and daylight from multi-year records. 1 of 5 sit in the ideal band in October. Every card links to that city's own October guide.
Nº 2
Venice
Good in October
- 19° / 12° high / low
- 1.6 h rain/day
- 10.8 h daylight
19° highs with 8 rain days: comfortable, just outside the ideal window.
Things to do in Venice in October →
Nº 3
Sorrento
Good in October
- 22° / 16° high / low
- 1.7 h rain/day
- 11.0 h daylight
22° highs with 10 rain days: comfortable, just outside the ideal window.
Things to do in Sorrento in October →
Nº 4
Florence
Good in October
- 22° / 12° high / low
- 1.6 h rain/day
- 10.9 h daylight
22° highs with 10 rain days: comfortable, just outside the ideal window.
Things to do in Florence in October →
Nº 5
Milan
Mixed in October
- 20° / 12° high / low
- 2.1 h rain/day
- 10.8 h daylight
20° highs, 10 rain days, 82% humidity: a shoulder month: workable, with trade-offs.
Things to do in Milan in October →Italy's holidays in October 2026
- 4 Oct St. Francis of Assisi's Day (San Francesco d'Assisi)
Quick answers
Where is it ideal to travel in October?
1 of the 5 cities we measure sit in the ideal band in October; Rome, Venice, Sorrento lead the ranking.
Which city is coolest in October?
Venice, with average highs of 19 °C in our measured record.
Which city is driest in October?
Venice, averaging 8 rain days across the month.