Florence · SummerMonth summary
Florence weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
19°C – 32°C
🌧 Rainy days
21% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Florence in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.7h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Florence. June remains slightly better (+0.7 pts).
By trip type
Florence in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining In the height of summer, Florence sees high temperatures (32°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain risk remains low (21% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Florence averages 32°C, 21% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.1/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +4%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Florence in August
Is August a good time to visit Florence?
August is an excellent time to visit Florence (score 8.1/10). With 32°C, 12.7h of sunshine and 21% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Florence in August?
With 32°C and 12.7h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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