{"id":14747,"date":"2026-10-07T13:55:53","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T11:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/workingremotely.nl\/spending-the-winter-in-italy-as-a-remote-worker-wheres-a-great-place-to-work-from-november-through-march\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T13:55:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T11:55:53","slug":"spending-the-winter-in-italy-as-a-remote-worker-wheres-a-great-place-to-work-from-november-through-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/workingremotely.nl\/en\/spending-the-winter-in-italy-as-a-remote-worker-wheres-a-great-place-to-work-from-november-through-march\/","title":{"rendered":"Spending the Winter in Italy as a Remote Worker: Where\u2019s a Great Place to Work from November Through March?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When the clocks go back an hour in the Netherlands and it\u2019s already dark at 4:30 p.m., I start counting down. Not to the holidays, but to the months when I open my laptop with the sun on my face. Because as crazy as it might sound, winter is my favorite season to work from Italy. The heat is gone, the tourists have gone home, and Italy belongs to the Italians again.<\/span><\/p>\n

For many people, spending the winter in Italy brings to mind images of retirees in a camper van on the coast. But as a remote worker, you spend the winter differently. In addition to that lovely winter sun, I\u2019m mainly looking for a place with a stable internet connection and an environment where there\u2019s still something to do after work. In this blog, I\u2019ll share where it\u2019s really nice to work in the winter, what to watch out for (spoiler: the cold is often inside, not outside), and how long you\u2019re actually allowed to stay.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Winter Is the Best Season for a Workation<\/span><\/h2>\n

In the summer, Italy looks its best in your photos, but not necessarily when you\u2019re sitting at your laptop. Temperatures of 30 degrees and higher are not uncommon in the south, accommodations are expensive and fully booked, and popular spots are crowded. From November through March, things are different. You\u2019ll generally pay less for accommodations than during peak season, you\u2019ll have the squares and beaches almost to yourself, and it\u2019s easier to connect with the locals.<\/span><\/p>\n

I notice this every year at my favorite little bar in Salerno. In the summer, tourists come and go; in the winter, the same faces are sitting at the bar. After a few weeks, they know how I like my coffee and ask how my work is going. Those little moments are what make a long stay so much more valuable than a week-long vacation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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And then there\u2019s the light. The farther south you are, the longer the winter days. Around the winter solstice, you have over an hour and a half more daylight in Salerno than in Amsterdam, and in Sicily, nearly two hours. That extra time is mainly in the morning. In Amsterdam, the sun doesn\u2019t rise until around a quarter to nine, while in Salerno it\u2019s already up around a quarter past seven. In the evening, there\u2019s not much difference: even in southern Italy, it gets dark around 4:30 or 5:00 p.m. For me, that means starting early, working my first hours in the morning light, and stepping outside for a bit at lunchtime, instead of waiting until after work.<\/span><\/p>\n

How warm is it in Italy in the winter?<\/span><\/h2>\n

It can get cold in Italy, too. If you visit Milan or Turin in January, temperatures will be around freezing. There\u2019s a big difference between the north and the south. Here are the average temperatures in January, both during the day and at night:<\/span><\/p>\n