The best time when you should travel to Italy is April and May which are the shoulder seasons of Spring in Italy and also the shoulder seasons of Autumn which are September and October.
April and May are the best months to visit Italy in the spring which also offers pleasant weather and less crowds than the higher summer months.
And September and October are also pleasant weather wise as well as less crowds.
And these months of April and May and September and October also are great for active holidays in Italy are also best and ideal for cycling, walking and enjoying city tours before the intense summer heat sets in.
The Months of March through May are also great months to visit Italy and the temperatures ar warm and perfect for exploring and also the countryside blooms with vibrant flowers.
And as a shoulder season, the spring months are also a time where there's fewer tourists when compared to the summer months.
And you can also enjoy events like Easter celebrations, plus food and wine festivals in the spring months.
Although there can be some occasional rain although sunny days are more frequent in the spring months in Italy.
If you plant to swim or do any sailing or beach activities then the summer months are best for visiting Italy.
And cities such as Verona Italy and Rome Italy also host great outdoor performances in the summer months and the longer daylight hours can also allow for more time to explore.
Although the temperatures can be very hot, especially in August and there's also more people and larger crowds.