Can you get AC in Italy?


Can you get AC in Italy? Air conditioning doesn't come as standard in Italian homes, so if you want it this summer, you may need to install it yourself. Here's what you need to know about the process.


Is Italy hot in the summer?

Summer is generally very hot in Italy, with temperatures averaging above 24 C or 75 F. Temperatures are much hotter during the day than at night, and there are long days in Italy in the summer. It is cooler in the Northern lake region, and it gets hotter the more South you go.


Why is AC not popular in Europe?

Many in Europe resist due to cost, concern about environmental impact and even suspicions of adverse health impacts from cold air currents, including colds, a stiff neck, or worse. Cooling systems remain rare in Nordic countries and even Germany, where temperatures can nudge above 30C for extended periods.


Are most places in Italy air conditioned?

Air Conditioning While 90 percent of Americans have AC, only about 30 percent of Italians do. Those that do most likely have a white wall unit (not window) that both heats and cools the house….to a degree.