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WHEN TO GO TIME
The climate varies throughout the year. Italy is 11 hours behind New Zealand Standard
The summer months (June – August) are the most Time (NZST). Daylight Saving Time is observed from
popular time to visit. The days are warmer with March to October where clocks are turned forward
less rain, perfect for exploring. Dine outside under by one hour.
a twilight sky or enjoy some of the many exciting
outdoor theatres. CURRENCY
In autumn (September – November), the hues begin The Euro (EUR) is used throughout Italy.
to change as the milder weather sets in.
The winter season (December – February), sees CITY TAX
much shorter days and cold conditions, often with Most cities throughout Italy charge a city tax. This
rain, perfect for a warming hot chocolate at one of amount is per person per night payable direct to
the many Christmas markets. your accommodation.
During spring (March – May), the landscape changes TIPPING
and the days are still warm. This is a great time to
attend some of the local spring festivals. Hotel and restaurant bills generally include a service
charge. If you’re pleased with the service, you may
VISAS & PASSPORTS also leave a tip. Hotel porters generally expect a tip
A valid passport is required with at least six months for carrying bags – 1 Euro per bag is usual. While
validity beyond the intended stay. A visa is not not expected, you may wish to leave a small tip in
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
required for holiday travel less than 90 days for your room for housekeeping staff when you depart.
Germany New Zealand passport holders. Travellers also need
to have sufficient means of support to maintain LANGUAGE
and accommodate themselves and hold a return Italian is the official language and English is widely
ticket back to their departure point or another spoken in the major cities and tourist areas.
Austria
onward destination. Travel advice is available from
Romania the New Zealand Government Ministry of Foreign ELECTRICITY
Switzerland
Affairs and Trade at www.safetravel.govt.nz. 220-240v 50Hz. An international adaptor is required.
Slovenia
•
Lake Maggiore • Lake Como TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
Lake Garda • Croatia Rome, Italy J F M A M J J A S O N D
Milan •  Capital • • Venice  Temperature (max °C) 13 14 17 19 24 28 32 32 28 22 17 13
Verona •

Average rainfall (mm) 78 70 70 63 48 36 18 35 70 105 116 96

• Bologna  Florence J F M A M J J A S O N D
15
21
Bosnia and
France Herzegovina Serbia Temperature (max °C) 11 12 16 20 24 29 32 32 27 105 115 11
65
55
80
80
60
65
55
35
85
70
Average rainfall (mm)
Genoa • • Portofino Venice J F M A M J J A S O N D

Cinque Terre Portovenere
•
La Spezia Lucca Temperature (max °C) 7 9 13 17 22 26 29 29 24 18 13 8
Pisa • Bulgaria Average rainfall (mm) 45 50 50 70 65 80 65 65 70 75 65 50
• Florence  Milan J F M A M J J A S O N D
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Montenegro Temperature (max °C) 7 10 15 19 24 28 30 30 25 19 12 7
LIGURIAN Kosovo Average rainfall (mm) 65 65 80 80 95 65 70 95 70 100 100 60
SEA Naples J F M A M J J A S O N D
ADRIATIC
SEA Temperature (max °C) 13 14 16 19 23 28 30 31 27 23 18 14
ITALY Average rainfall (mm) 105 100 85 75 50 35 25 40 80 130 160 120
North
Corse Macedonia
Rome •

• Bari 
• Naples  Albania
Pompeii
Sorrento Positano AEGEAN
SEA
Sardinia Capri • Amalfi
Greece
TYRRHENIAN
SEA
• Reggio Calabria 
• Palermo  • Taormina
Trapani •
MEDITERRANEAN SEA • Catania 
Sicily • Syracuse IONIAN
SEA
Tunisia
Algeria
Malta
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