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United Kingdom vs Italy: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between United Kingdom and Italy? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

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Bring layers — and an umbrella.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: May, June, July, August

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Italy

Europe

Shoulder seasons are the sweet spot.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: May, June, July, September, October

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Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthUnited KingdomItalyWinner
Januaryoff-seasonoff-seasontie
Februaryoff-seasonoff-seasontie
Marchshouldershouldertie
AprilgoodshoulderUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧
Maybestbesttie
Junebestbesttie
Julybestbesttie
AugustbestshoulderUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧
SeptembergoodbestItaly 🇮🇹
OctobershoulderbestItaly 🇮🇹
Novemberoff-seasonshoulderItaly 🇮🇹
Decemberoff-seasonoff-seasontie

Pick United Kingdom 🇬🇧 if you're going in…

April, August

May has long days and the fewest Scottish midges.

Pick Italy 🇮🇹 if you're going in…

September, October, November

Many small towns and restaurants close in Aug when Italians take their holidays.

Months where both are equally good: January, February, March, May, June, July, December.