Lecce is located in southern Italy. It is on the Salentine Peninsula, at the heel of the Italian Peninsula.

The best month to visit Lecce depends on what you’re looking for. Do you want the best weather, fewer crowds, or the best value? Following are our suggestions for each.

The best weather is a personal preference. We find the best weather for exploring a city is around 55° F and sunny. The weather in Lecce during the summer can be very hot, so plan accordingly if you’re visiting in July or August.

Below is a chart showing the average high and low temperatures for each month so you can decide what is best for you.

The time of the year with good weather and fewer crowds is often called the shoulder season. The shoulder season in Lecce is April to June and September to October. For many, this is the best time of the year to visit. We spent the entire month of March in Lecce. The weather was cool but somewhat rainy. The city was lively, but it was not overcrowded.

November and March are good months to visit Lecce for the best value and with fewer crowds. The weather during these months is cool in Lecce and similar to our preferred temperature for walking most of the day.

There are many great places to stay in Lecce. For the best experience, we recommend staying near Piazza del Duomo (the castle marker on the map below). The area around Piazza del Duomo is pedestrian-friendly, surrounded by restaurants and historical shops, and all the main tourist attractions are within walking distance.

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The nearest airport to Lecce is Brindisi (BDS) Airport, located 24.4 miles away. Other nearby airports include Bari (BRI) at 91.8 miles, Corfu (CFU) at 106.3 miles, and Tirana (TIA) at 109.6 miles.

There are no direct flights from the United States to BDS. You will need to connect through one of the many connecting European cities.

Lecce Stazione, Piazzale Oronzo Massari, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy is the main train station in Lecce.

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Italian – Lecce is a city where English is abundantly spoken.

Citizens from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia don’t need a visa to visit Italy if they stay 90 days or less. For more information on visa-free travel in Italy, check out our article on traveling visa-free.

Italy’s electrical outlets are Type C, F, and L. They have a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. Travelers from the United States will need an adapter.

If you have many items to plug in, we recommend a travel power strip with multiple USBs and standard plug-ins. Using a power strip, you will only need one adapter to plug the strip into the wall.

Travelers will want a SIM card for Italy. You can get either a local SIM card or an eSIM card.

To get a local SIM card, you have to find a local cellular service provider, often stand in line for assistance, show your passport, and complete some paperwork. The SIM cards work great, but purchasing them is somewhat inconvenient. This option is best if you need more than 5GB of data.

We use eSIMs exclusively because they can be purchased through an app prior to arrival in a new country and activated when you hit a cell tower in the country. We use Airalo eSIMs. They work great, and I recommend them if you plan to use less than 5 GB of data during your stay or if you need internet immediately on arrival.

The fantastic train system in Italy makes rental cars unnecessary for most destinations. However, rental cars are needed to reach smaller towns and explore the countryside. In addition to the major car rental companies found in the United States, Sixt and Europcar are common throughout Europe. For a comparison of rental car offers from large, international brands and smaller regional brands, we recommend Discover Cars.