Florence, ItalyQuick decision
When to visit Florence?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–29°C in June
🌧 Least rain
25% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
December (42%)
📅 Best score
8.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Renaissance & MuseumsMarch-May or September-October — Uffizi, David, without heat or endless queues.
Chianti & VineyardsSeptember–October — harvest, Chianti wine route, tastings.
Tuscan HillsApril–May or October — Fiesole, San Miniato, views over Florence.
Food & DiningYear-round — bistecca fiorentina, lampredotto, gelato, Mercato Centrale.
FamilyJune or September — Boboli, Palazzo Vecchio Kids, less heat.
BudgetNovember–March — affordable hotels, less crowded museums.
Monthly climate data
Florence weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 11°C | 36% | 2.6 | 6.6h | 4.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 4°C | 13°C | 39% | 3.5 | 8.2h | 5.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 5°C | 16°C | 35% | 3.0 | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 8°C | 19°C | 34% | 2.7 | 11.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 12°C | 23°C | 46% | 3.4 | 12.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 16°C | 29°C | 25% | 1.8 | 13.7h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 19°C | 32°C | 17% | 1.0 | 13.6h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ August | 19°C | 32°C | 21% | 1.6 | 12.7h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 16°C | 26°C | 32% | 3.8 | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 12°C | 21°C | 37% | 3.4 | 9.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 7°C | 16°C | 44% | 4.7 | 7.6h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 3°C | 12°C | 42% | 3.5 | 6.5h | 4.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 19°C, 38% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 31°C, 21% rainy days, 13.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 21°C, 38% rainy days, 9.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 12°C, 39% rainy days, 7.1h sunshine/day. Score: 4.6/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 25% rainy days and 29°C.
December is the wettest month with 42% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 29°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.6/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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