Best time to visit Florence: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Florence are Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep.
Best months
Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
Peak season
Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
Off season
Jan, Feb and Nov
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 4°C – 11.8°C
Rain: 105mm
Sunshine: 5.8h/day
Visit score: 2.6/10
Feb
Temp: 4.4°C – 13.4°C
Rain: 109mm
Sunshine: 6.4h/day
Visit score: 4.2/10
Mar
Temp: 6.7°C – 16.4°C
Rain: 146mm
Sunshine: 8.2h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
Apr
Temp: 8.1°C – 19.4°C
Rain: 84mm
Sunshine: 10.9h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
May
Temp: 12°C – 22.8°C
Rain: 132mm
Sunshine: 11.5h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Jun
BestTemp: 16.9°C – 29.5°C
Rain: 51mm
Sunshine: 13.1h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Jul
BestTemp: 19.3°C – 32.6°C
Rain: 35mm
Sunshine: 13.9h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Aug
BestTemp: 19.3°C – 32.9°C
Rain: 61mm
Sunshine: 12.4h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Sep
BestTemp: 15.6°C – 26.6°C
Rain: 104mm
Sunshine: 10.4h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Oct
Temp: 12.7°C – 22.2°C
Rain: 169mm
Sunshine: 7.7h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
Nov
Temp: 6.5°C – 15.6°C
Rain: 128mm
Sunshine: 6.9h/day
Visit score: 4.4/10
Dec
Temp: 3.7°C – 12.3°C
Rain: 76mm
Sunshine: 6h/day
Visit score: 5/10
When to go, and when not to
The best months to visit Florence are June, July, August, and September, when visit scores are highest. These months bring the most sunshine, ranging from 12.4 hours a day in August up to 13.9 hours in July, along with the warmest daytime highs, reaching 32.6C in July and 32.9C in August.
This same window is also Florence's peak season, so travelers should expect the highest demand for lodging and activities during these months. July and August are the hottest months, while October is the wettest with 169mm of rain, so travelers seeking cooler or drier conditions might weigh visiting just before or after the peak stretch.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.