Best Time to Visit
🇮🇹 Florence, Italy · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
9°
2°
Good
Feb
11°
2°
Good
Mar
14°
4°
Good
Apr
18°
7°
Great
May
22°
11°
Great
Jun
27°
16°
Great
Jul
30°
18°
Great
Aug
30°
19°
Great
Sep
25°
15°
Great
Oct
19°
11°
Great
Nov
14°
7°
Good
Dec
10°
3°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 2°C | 10 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| February | 11°C | 2°C | 10 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| March | 14°C | 4°C | 10 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 18°C | 7°C | 12 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 22°C | 11°C | 10 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 27°C | 16°C | 7 | 13h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 30°C | 18°C | 4 | 14h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 30°C | 19°C | 5 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 25°C | 15°C | 9 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 19°C | 11°C | 12 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| November | 14°C | 7°C | 13 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| December | 10°C | 3°C | 12 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 18°C high, 7°C low
Mild conditions at 18°C (64°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 7°C (45°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 18°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 18°C (64°F).
Avg: 19°C high, 11°C low
Mild conditions at 19°C (66°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 11°C (52°F).
Avg: 10°C high, 2°C low
Cool to cold at 10°C (50°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 2°C (36°F).
The least favorable time to visit Florence is January and November. During this period, you can expect cold weather.
January
Challenges: cold weather
November
Challenges: frequent rain
February
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Florence during the best travel months (June, July, August), when temperatures range from 18°C to 29°C:
Florence has a Mediterranean climate (Koppen classification: Csa). The warmest month is August with highs of 30°C, while the coldest month is January at just 9°C. Annual rainfall averages 905mm across approximately 114 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 9 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
| Low °C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 |
| Rain Days | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| Rain mm | 67 | 76 | 72 | 82 | 74 | 48 | 29 | 33 | 86 | 113 | 128 | 97 |
| Sun h/day | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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