Turin
Turin is a royal city in northwest Italy, known for its Savoy palaces, one of the largest Egyptian collections outside Cairo, and the evening aperitivo.
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Turin is the capital of Piedmont, in northwest Italy, on the Po River with the Alps to the west. It was the first capital of unified Italy, from 1861 to 1865, and that royal past shows in the Palazzo Reale, the Savoy palaces and long arcaded streets. The Egyptian Museum holds one of the largest collections of Egyptian artifacts outside Cairo, so give it at least half a day.
Plan two or three days for a city trip built on museums, cafes and food. Aperitivo is a local evening habit, and the city is tied to vermouth and gianduja chocolate, so save room for both. Winter is cold and often foggy, so spring and early autumn suit walking the city best. The core sights sit within walking distance of each other, which keeps each day manageable on foot.
Turin in five
- Book the Egyptian Museum before you goThe Museo Egizio is the city's main sight and one of the largest Egyptian collections outside Egypt. Buy a timed ticket on the museum's official site and check its opening days.Tickets and tours
- Ride the Mole Antonelliana lift for the viewThe tower houses the National Museum of Cinema, and a glass lift runs to a viewing deck. Check the museum's current hours and book if you want a set time.
- Do aperitivo as the locals doTurin is the home of vermouth and a big aperitivo culture. Order a drink and a buffet plate in the early evening in the Quadrilatero or Vanchiglia areas.
- Walk the arcades and use the metro and tramsKilometers of covered arcades keep you dry in rain and shaded in sun. Trams and a metro line cover the rest, and the center is largely flat.
- Plan Langhe trips by car or tourAlba, Barolo and the Langhe wine hills are about an hour south by road, with limited trains. Join a tour if you want to taste wine without driving.Compare day trips
Things to do in Turin
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Need to know
- Airport
- Turin Caselle (TRN), about 30 min to town; Milan Malpensa also used
- Getting there
- Train: Milan about 1–1.5 hours; Genoa about 1.5–2 hours
- Getting around
- Metro, trams and buses; the center is flat and walkable
- Best base
- Near Piazza Castello or Porta Susa for rail
- Time needed
- 2–3 days; 4–5 with the Langhe
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryClear6 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh7°Low0°Cold, foggyJanuaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 7°
- Low
- 0°
- Precipitation
- 43 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, foggy
- FebruaryClear7 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh10°Low2°Cold, dryFebruaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, dry
- MarchPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh13°Low4°Cool, changeableMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 79 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, changeable
- AprilPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh17°Low7°Spring, mildAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 93 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, mild
- MayRain16 rainy daysHigh21°Low11°Warm, greenMayRain
Good
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 164 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- JuneRain13 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh27°Low17°Warm, long daysJuneRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 111 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Warm, long days
- JulyClear12 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh29°Low19°Hot, quietJulyClear
Good
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 83 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot, quiet
- AugustClear11 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh29°Low19°Hot, closuresAugustClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 79 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot, closures
- SeptemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh24°Low15°Harvest, mildSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 81 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Harvest, mild
- OctoberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh18°Low11°Truffles, colorOctoberPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 103 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Truffles, color
- NovemberPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh11°Low4°Rain, fogNovemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 109 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, fog
- DecemberClear6 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh7°Low1°Christmas lightsDecemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 7°
- Low
- 1°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Christmas lights
Average daily high and low in Turin, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Turin
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Humidity
- 43%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
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Turin
09:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today17°2°0%Monday: Fog. High 17°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue14°3°13%Tuesday: Fog. High 14°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Wed11°7°35%Wednesday: Rain. High 11°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 35%.
- Thu12°7°20%Thursday: Rain. High 12°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Fri12°5°25%Friday: Rain. High 12°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 25%.
- Sat13°7°21%Saturday: Rain. High 13°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 21%.
- Sun11°3°8%Sunday: Rain. High 11°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 8%.
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Every year
- SepPalio di AstiPiedmont, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Alba and the Langheabout 1–1.5 hours by car or tourTruffle markets, Barolo and Barbaresco wine villages and hill-top towns.Read the guide
- Aostaabout 2 hours by train or busRoman gates and a theater, with Mont Blanc beyond.Read the guide
- Supergaabout 20 min by tram and rack railwayA hill basilica above the city with Alpine views on clear days.
Before you go to Turin
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Rules for Turin, checked
- Your passport decides whether you need a visa for Italy. Check the rules for your nationality on the Italian visa site before you book.Source
- Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Italy.
- Cover shoulders and knees before entering churches, including the cathedral in Turin.
- Antiques and cultural objects may need an export license to leave Italy or the EU. Check with the Italian Ministry of Culture before buying at markets.
Plan around Turin
Regions, cities and the rules every visitor needs
Read the guideAlbaTruffles and Barolo country, about an hour south
Read the guideLanghe, Roero and MonferratoThe wine-hill region south of Turin
Read the guideValle d'AostaAlpine valleys with Mont Blanc, 2 hours northwest
Read the guideMilanFast trains link the two cities in about an hour
Read the guideItaly by train off-peakRail legs that avoid the summer crush
Read the guideTurin FAQ
Is Turin worth visiting?
Yes, especially for the Egyptian Museum, the Savoy palaces and Piedmont food. It is less crowded than Rome or Florence and has a calm, grand feel, so it suits a long weekend.
How many days do you need in Turin?
Two days cover the Egyptian Museum, the Royal Palace and the old center. Three add the Mole Antonelliana, a market and aperitivo evenings. Add two more for the Langhe.
Is Turin a good base for the Langhe?
It works if you want a city with a car or tour out to Alba and the hills. Alba itself is a better base for harvest season and truffle weekends, since evenings in the hills are the point.
What should you eat in Turin?
Bicerin (coffee, chocolate and cream), gianduja chocolate, vermouth, agnolotti and bollito misto. Many cafés date from the 1800s, and aperitivo plates are a cheap dinner.
How far is Turin from Milan?
About 1–1.5 hours on a fast train, and longer on regional trains. It also works as a one-way leg into France or Liguria, and a pass rarely beats a single ticket.