The Italian peninsula is characterized by a temperate climate featuring temperatures which do not exceed 40 degrees in summer and do not drop under 15 degrees in winter.

The extension from north to south of the peninsula determines the occurence of three climatic zones. In the north of Italy the climate is harsh in winter, featuring snowfalls from December to February, and hot in summer, featuring high temperatures and humidity rates.

The climate in Central Italy is mitigated by the sea and is characterized by cold winters and very hot summers. In the south the climate is mostly dry, featuring poor falls and dry spells.