Italy

WHEN TO GO HORSE RIDING IN ITALY:

Italy has two types of climates: the continental climate inland, with hotter summers and colder winters, and the Mediterranean climate on the coasts with more temperate temperatures. The climate in Italy is rather favorable throughout the year because of the length of the coasts, and thanks to the regulation by the sea and the Alps which offer a barrier against the cold.

In Tuscany: The months of March, April and May are characterized by a variable weather with very mild temperatures, even above 20 ° C, and brief periods of cold. The days are getting longer and warmer hours of the day are ideal to spend on horseback. The summer is usually characterized by prolonged periods of atmospheric stability with temperatures that can reach, especially in the month of August, 40 C°. It is not unusual in the month of June to have some rainstorm while in July temperatures are higher and rainfall is rare. Usually in the month of September the weather is still stable and pleasant temperatures with highs up to 25 C°. Also in October, not infrequently, gives a mild weather.

In Sicily: March and April can be the most rainy months, but the chill has begun to disappear during the day and there are many brighter, sunshiny days. May and June see the beginning of really warm weather. July and August are the truly hot months, with regular heat-waves, hardly any rain to speak of, and only occasional cooling breezes. September and October see the return of the occasional rain-storm, more regular breezes (good for riding), warm sunny days, and high sea-temperatures.