Italy is one of the most beautiful nations in the world, ranging from the Alps to the Mediterranean Coast and including the Apennine Peninsula as well as the Sicilian and Sardinian Islands.
It is stunning in any weather and environment, since each has its own distinct personality. There are four seasons in Italy. They are Spring – la primavera, Summer – l’estate (feminine), Autumn / fall l’autunno (masculine), Winter – l’inverno (masculine)
In Italian, like in English, the names of the months are derived from the names of ancient Roman gods or their sequence in the list from first to last.
Below, I have compiled a list of the months of the year in Italian and also their origins:
| Months in Italian | Pronunciation | In English |
|---|---|---|
| Gennaio | Jen-nhay-oh | January |
| Febbraio | Feb-brah-yo | February |
| Marzo | Mar-tzoh | March |
| Aprile | Ah-pree-leh | April |
| Maggio | Mah-jo | May |
| Giugno | Ju-ɲoh | June |
| Luglio | Loo-ʎ-oh | July |
| Agosto | Ag-gohs-toh | August |
| Settembre | Sett-em-breh | September |
| Ottobre | Ott-oh-bre | October |
| Novembre | Nov-em-bre | November |
| Dicembre | Di-chem-bre | December |
In conclusion, in Italian culture, there are two types of calendars: the Gregorian calendar and the Saint Day calendar. Seasonal proverbs abound in Italian, highlighting the country’s industrial, spiritual, and even gastronomic heritage. Every month of the year has its own significance and patron saint.
Want more? Learn how to spell and pronounce days of the week in Italian.
