When to go to Florence
Apr–May and Sep–Oct are best. Jul–Aug is very hot and crowded; Easter and Dec are busy. Nov–Mar is cool and quiet.
Florence weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan9°55 mm
- Feb10°66 mm
- Mar14°63 mm
- Apr19°57 mm
- May23°63 mm
- Jun29°44 mm
- Jul33°33 mm
- Aug32°40 mm
- Sep26°66 mm
- Oct21°84 mm
- Nov14°96 mm
- Dec10°70 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C48°F | 2°C36°F | 55 mm | 91% | Cold |
| February | 10°C50°F | 3°C37°F | 66 mm | 88% | Cold |
| March | 14°C57°F | 5°C42°F | 63 mm | 83% | Cool |
| April | 19°C66°F | 8°C47°F | 57 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| May | 23°C74°F | 12°C54°F | 63 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| June | 29°C84°F | 17°C63°F | 44 mm | 66% | Pleasant |
| July | 33°C91°F | 20°C67°F | 33 mm | 58% | Pleasant |
| August | 32°C90°F | 19°C67°F | 40 mm | 60% | Pleasant |
| September | 26°C79°F | 15°C59°F | 66 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| October | 21°C69°F | 11°C52°F | 84 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| November | 14°C58°F | 8°C46°F | 96 mm | 90% | Cool |
| December | 10°C50°F | 4°C39°F | 70 mm | 91% | Cold |
Best months across Italy
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Venice | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Florence | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Milan | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Amalfi Coast | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Naples | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Lake Como | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| Cinque Terre | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Sicily | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Tuscany | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Positano | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sardinia | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Bologna | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Verona | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Pisa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Capri | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sorrento | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Lake Garda | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (31°C) |
| Turin | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Siena | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Puglia | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Dolomites | Jan–Mar, Jul, Sep | Jul (22°C) |
| Taormina | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Palermo | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Catania | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Bari | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Matera | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Lecce | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Genoa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Lucca | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Florence?
Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Apr–May and Sep–Oct are best. Jul–Aug is very hot and crowded; Easter and Dec are busy. Nov–Mar is cool and quiet.
When is the rainy season in Florence?
Rain peaks in November with about 96 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Florence?
July, with average highs of 33°C (91°F).
How cold does Florence get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 2°C (36°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 3.4°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.