Best Time to Visit Florence
Italy · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, May to June and September to October is the best time to visit Florence. July is the hottest month, with average highs of 32°C (89°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 2°C (35°F). Rain is heaviest in November, at about 95 mm (3.7 in), and lightest in July, at 29 mm (1.1 in).
Florence weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C 46°F | 2°C 35°F | 57 mm | 10 | 91% | 3.3 | Fair 5.3 |
| February | 9°C 49°F | 2°C 35°F | 64 mm | 10 | 88% | 4.2 | Fair 5.8 |
| March | 13°C 55°F | 4°C 39°F | 62 mm | 10 | 82% | 5 | Good 7.1 |
| April | 17°C 63°F | 7°C 45°F | 52 mm | 10 | 78% | 5.8 | Excellent 8.7 |
| May | 22°C 71°F | 11°C 52°F | 65 mm | 11 | 74% | 6.4 | Excellent 9.3 |
| June | 27°C 81°F | 16°C 60°F | 48 mm | 9 | 66% | 9.4 | Excellent 9.8 |
| July | 32°C 89°F | 18°C 65°F | 29 mm | 6 | 57% | 11.9 | Good 7.8 |
| August | 31°C 88°F | 18°C 65°F | 40 mm | 7 | 59% | 10.3 | Excellent 8.1 |
| September | 26°C 78°F | 14°C 58°F | 63 mm | 9 | 70% | 7.2 | Excellent 9.7 |
| October | 20°C 68°F | 11°C 51°F | 81 mm | 10 | 80% | 5.1 | Excellent 9.1 |
| November | 14°C 56°F | 6°C 44°F | 95 mm | 12 | 89% | 3.5 | Fair 6 |
| December | 9°C 49°F | 3°C 37°F | 69 mm | 11 | 91% | 3.5 | Fair 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Florence?
The best time to visit Florence is May to June and September to October, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Florence?
July is the hottest month in Florence, with an average high of 32°C (89°F).
What is the coldest month in Florence?
January is the coldest month in Florence, with an average low of 2°C (35°F).
What is the rainiest month in Florence?
November is the wettest month, with about 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain. July is the driest, with 29 mm (1.1 in).
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