Best time to visit Florence
The best months to visit Florence are May, September and October, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
May, September and October score best for Florence weather:
- May25° / 12°CMay is one of Florence's best months, with gardens, Arno walks, and Siena trips before summer heat.
- September27° / 15°CSeptember is warm and busy, with Chianti harvest trips and comfortable Arno walks returning.
- October22° / 11°COctober is autumn shoulder season, with rain increasing and museum reservations still worthwhile.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Florence weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° | 2° | 60 | 8 | 9h |
| February | 13° | 3° | 65 | 7 | 10h |
| March | 16° | 5° | 65 | 8 | 12h |
| April | 20° | 8° | 85 | 10 | 13h |
| MayBest weather | 25° | 12° | 70 | 8 | 15h |
| June | 29° | 16° | 55 | 6 | 15h |
| July | 32° | 19° | 35 | 4 | 15h |
| August | 33° | 19° | 55 | 5 | 14h |
| SeptemberBest weather | 27° | 15° | 80 | 6 | 12h |
| OctoberBest weather | 22° | 11° | 105 | 9 | 11h |
| November | 16° | 7° | 115 | 9 | 9h |
| December | 12° | 3° | 80 | 8 | 9h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Florence month by month
January
Florence in January: 11.2°C high, 2.2°C low, 60mm rain over 8 days, 9.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
February
Florence in February: 12.7°C high, 2.6°C low, 65mm rain over 7 days, 10.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
March
Florence in March: 16.3°C high, 5.4°C low, 65mm rain over 8 days, 11.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
April
Florence in April: 20°C high, 8.1°C low, 85mm rain over 10 days, 13.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
MayBest weather
Florence in May: 24.5°C high, 12.2°C low, 70mm rain over 8 days, 14.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
June
Florence in June: 29.1°C high, 16.2°C low, 55mm rain over 6 days, 15.2h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
July
Florence in July: 32.3°C high, 18.5°C low, 35mm rain over 4 days, 15h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
August
Florence in August: 32.6°C high, 18.7°C low, 55mm rain over 5 days, 13.8h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
SeptemberBest weather
Florence in September: 27.1°C high, 15°C low, 80mm rain over 6 days, 12.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
OctoberBest weather
Florence in October: 21.6°C high, 11.2°C low, 105mm rain over 9 days, 10.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
November
Florence in November: 15.7°C high, 6.9°C low, 115mm rain over 9 days, 9.4h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
December
Florence in December: 11.5°C high, 2.8°C low, 80mm rain over 8 days, 8.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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