5 places to visit in Italy in June with kids you’ll absolutely adore

Forio, Ischia

June is one of the most popular times to travel to Italy, so I am well aware I am not the only one who picks their favorite time of the year for an Italian vacation.

June in Italy is, usually, simply a delight. 

The timid beginning of proper summer, June tends to have weather that is mild but not hot, the sun warm but not scorching and the beaches appealing but not packed. 

It is a time of bougainvillea flowers, sparkling blue sea, green countryside and starry night.

For kids, it is the time for the first swims in the sea, the chill of pre-summer water thrilling and uplifting, a time of farm visits, days on the lake and of course sightseeing.

However, all this pleasantness comes with a downside: the fact that June in Italy is amazing is no secret and some places will be packed with tourists; therefore, some planning is a must!

I love going to Italy in June with my children, and these are our top picks for destinations to visit this time of the year.

Happy travel planning!

What is the average temperature in Italy in June? Weather overview

June is the start of summer in Italy and you can expect nice temperatures pretty much everywhere.

The exact temperature and feel will depend on your specific destination but overall, you can expect temperatures to soar as the month progresses.

Early June is still, often, a nice spring month, while late June starts to get seriously warm. 

In general, unless you are going up the mountains (very much a climate of their own), in June you can expect to be in shorts and t-shirts most of the time but you will still want a pair of light long pants and a cardigan or similar for the evenings and chiller moments of the day. 

Rain in June is not unheard of but less likely than at other times. 

You can visit anywhere in Italy in June, but these ones below are my very favorite places. I hope you enjou them!

Liguria – for colorful towns and stunning clear waters

Liguria is one of my favorite parts of Italy, and not just because of the areas of Cinque Terre and Portofino, which are well known to international tourism. 

Liguria is a long and narrow region in the northeast of Italy and stretches as a strip of land from the French Riviera to northern Tuscany. 

Chiavri, Liguria


It is simply a gem of a place. The coastline here is a mix of high cliffs and sandy beaches and it is dotted by colorful towns with walkable waterfronts and family friendly town centers. 

Liguria is densely populated, so it is well-served and has all the facilities families may need. The sea here is clean, there is an excellent ferry service to enjoy its most beautiful and popular parts, and the train makes exploring easy and spontaneous. 

The food is exceptional (trofie al pesto! Canestrelli!) and the atmosphere in most parts local and mellow.

San Fruttuoso, Liguria

Among my favorite places in Liguria for kids, there is the area of Diano Marina and its sandy beaches, lovely Chiavari and Sestri Levante, fantastic jump-off point to visit the area, as well as adorable towns themselves and Levanto, my favorite getaway town to visit the famous Cinque Terre area.

Guide to each here:

Levanto 

Chiavari

Sestri Levante

Chianti area

The area of Chianti, in northern Tuscany, is one of my favorite to visit with kids because it has most of the things I love the most in a vacation destination: stunning landscapes, sightseeing, plesant accommodaiton and of course children entertainment.

Chianti is often associated with its most popular product, Chianti wine, but it has a lot more to offer to visitors than that. 

Meleto Castle, Chianti

In Chianti, you can visit pretty farms with the kids, you can explore small towns, you can visit castles, have amazing meals, of course indulge in local wine, you can stay put and enjoy a villa or agriturismo stay or head into Florence for sightseeing.

The area is beautiful and safe and one of those places where grown up and children can have fun together as you don’t need to choose between a kids’ place and a winery lunch as you can have both at the same time!

Last year we had a fantastic stay in Meleto Castle, but there are many family-friendly accommodation options in Chianti to suit all budgets. 

You can find my guide to Chianti with kids here » Chianti with children travel guide

Ischia

Ischia is a spectacular island in the Gulf of Naples and one of the easiest and most pleasant places for a coastal town stay in Italy. 

Only a short ferry ride from Naples or Sorrento, Ischia gets a lot of tourism but of a very different type than Capri. 

While Capri (sadly, considering how stunning its nature is – I adore Capri’s beauty) gets fast tourism mostly attracted by its fancy shops and glamourous patina, Ischia is a place that tends to receive a slightly more slow-paced tourism, which means the atmosphere tends to be more relaxed and the feel less overrun.

Ischia is by no means a hidden gem, but compared with Sorrento, Capri or Positano, it hits a different spot that makes it great for families with littles, especially. 

My favorite spot there for families is Forio, where you have lovely sandy beaches, pretty piazzas, access to the thermal baths and a wonderful child-friendly atmosphere.

Find here » my guide to Forio with kids 

Venice

Venice in June is the stuff of dreams for me. 

I believe Venice to be one of the most beautiful places in the world and the more I go, the more this opinion solidifies in me: you will never be ‘done’ with Venice; it is like a friend you’ll never run out of conversation with

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I find this to be particularly true in June. Especially at the start of the month, before the humidity and mosquitoes take over, Venice is magical: when you see the dome of La Salute against that blue sky, it is just magical!

In June, all the best kids activities in Venice are in full swing: you can go rowing, learn to make glass, decorate masks, go on treasure hunts and of course do the very best thing you can ever do in Venice: allow yourself to get lost! 

Find here » my complete guide to Venice with kids

Puglia

Oh Puglia, how can I ever put in words how magical you are? 

Puglia is the heel of the Italian boot and a very special place to visit, different from anywhere else in the South yet quintessentially ‘Italian’.

Monopoli

A long and varied region, Puglia has a beautiful high coastline in some parts and stunning sandy beaches in others (seriously, some look like the Caribbeans or the Maldives, as locals proudly say!), it has fantastic whitewashed towns and baroque one and a palette that goes from white, to blue to a dusty olive green. 

Puglia is perfect for kids as it is safe, mellow, well served and has some attractions such as Fasano Zoo that are perfect for those days when you want something just for them.

You can find here » my guide to Puglia with kids 

Important dates in June in Italy

Italy has one National celebration during the month of June: la Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day), on the 2nd of June. 

This is a day off for locals who tend to make the most of the weather with day trips and excursions. 

If planning on train or bus travel on this day, book in advance as the demand will be high. Expect traffic on the main roads. 

Some attractions stay open on this day but many close. Double-check your specific plans if in Italy on this day. 

On the 29th of June, Rome has an additional festivity: the day of its patron saints Peter and Paul.

This day is usually marked with fireworks, which causes changes in schedule and access to attractions. Check each individually if making plans for this day. 

What to book in advance in Italy in June

June is very busy in Italy and early booking of accommodation and attractions is a must.

For accommodation, I recommend booking.com.

They have an excellent selection and great cancellation options (please check the rules for each room as they have different prices depending on the flexibility of your reservation)

I recommend the following attractions as soon as your trip is confirmed: I’ll list the official sites below, but you can also check alternatives and tours on my » Italy travel planning resources page. 

Last Supper, Milan: often booked out weeks in advance, book as soon as your trip is confirmed via their official site https://cenacolovinciano.org/en/visit/ 

Colosseum, Rome: official tickets go for sale 30 days before on the official site ticketing.colosseo.it 

Rome must see sites the Colosseum

Vatican, Vatican City, Rome: tickets come out about 60 days ahead, sell out fast and operate on a time slot system. You can get them on the official site 

Galleria Borghese, Rome: I recommend you book with at least a couple of weeks’ notice to get a decent time slot. The official website is here.

Train tickets: I recommend you book early high-speed trains to get seats together and the best price. You can book directly from the main train provided by Trenitalia.com

I hope you enjoyed this quick guide and it inspired your Italy trip. Safe travels!