Region, Italy
Tuscany weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Tuscany
Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct are warm and green, with harvest in Sep–Oct. Jul–Aug is hot and crowded; Nov–Mar is cold and foggy.
Tuscany 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 Tuscany?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct are warm and green, with harvest in Sep–Oct. Jul–Aug is hot and crowded; Nov–Mar is cold and foggy.
When is the rainy season in Tuscany?
Rain peaks in November with about 96 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Tuscany?
July, with average highs of 33°C (91°F).
How cold does Tuscany get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 2°C (36°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Visit Tuscany
- Trenitalia
- Autolinee Toscane
- Careggi University Hospital
- Impact Hub Firenze
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.