Do you need a visa for Italy with a British passport?
Visa-free
With a British passport you enter Italy without a visa.
Data last updated on 06/08/2026
This is for guidance only: entry rules change without notice. Confirm it before you travel with the consulate or embassy of your destination, and with the relevant authorities (your airline, border police).
Climate & seasons
When to go to Italy?
Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Our take | ||||||||||||
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| High | 8° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 19° | 26° | 29° | 28° | 23° | 19° | 13° | 10° |
| Rain (mm) | 96 | 74 | 95 | 96 | 92 | 36 | 23 | 59 | 76 | 78 | 128 | 97 |
Plan your trip to Italy
Budget, itineraries, seasons and places to see: our full destination guide.
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