Italy Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, San Marino, and Vatican
This month in numbers
June 2026 was Italy's warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 23.19°C, a striking 4.8°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. This made it the 1st warmest June in 86 years of records. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1°C.
What changed
The period of April to June 2026 was the 2nd warmest on record for Italy, with an average temperature of 17.11°C, an anomaly of +2.7°C. Italy's June anomaly of +4.8°C was significantly warmer than the European group average of +2.56°C, placing Italy as the 3rd warmest country in Europe for the month. This prolonged warmth follows a trend, with 2025 being Italy's warmest year on record at 14.43°C.
What’s driving change?
Italy experienced an intense heatwave throughout June, with temperatures approaching 40°C in several regions and even reaching 40-41°C in inland Sardinia. This heatwave, driven by an African anticyclone named Caronte, led to record-breaking temperatures across northern Italy, including Bolzano's hottest June night on record. The persistent high-pressure conditions and drier-than-average weather across much of Western continental Europe, including Italy, contributed to increased drought risk and wildfire activity. The current weak El Niño state, which is forecast to strengthen, typically brings warmer and drier conditions to the Mediterranean during summer, amplifying heatwave and wildfire risks. This is further exacerbated by , where parched ground cannot cool itself through evaporation, intensifying the heat. Several extreme weather events also impacted Italy in June, including destructive hailstorms and severe thunderstorms in Piemonte and Sardinia on June 28th, and a major severe weather outbreak in Northern Italy on June 2nd with giant hail and flash floods. A tornado also hit Rome on June 4th, causing flooding and disruptions.
Looking ahead
The forecast indicates that the current El Niño phase is expected to strengthen and persist through the end of 2026, suggesting a continued likelihood of warmer and drier conditions for Italy in the coming months.
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Generated by Gemini from climate data and web sources
At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Italy
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Italy – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Italy
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm / cold seasonsKöppen Cfb · TemperateHow spring and autumn have shifted in Italy. Spring is defined as the date monthly temperatures first rise above the long-term annual mean (12.0°C, from 1940–1969); autumn is the date they fall back below it. Temperature swings 19.0°C peak-to-peak across the year - a classic four-seasons rhythm.
Baseline vs recent monthly temperature climatology. Biggest warming: Feb (+2.9°C).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Italy
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Italy changing?
Italy is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Italy come from?
Climate data for Italy comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Italy climate data cover?
The Italy climate profile covers Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Italy
How often is the Italy climate update refreshed?
The Italy climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.