The month in detail
What to expect in September
Autumn in Tuscany is often underrated: 26°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. 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.
September ranks 2 out of 12 months in Tuscany. Compared to August: −6°C daytime, 8 pts more rainy days, −1.5h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in September
UV index
5 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
14°
Daylight
12.3h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 27
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Is September the right month?
The best month in Tuscany is June (8.8/10), 0.4 pt higher than September.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Tuscany
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Tours, tickets, experiences
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🎟️ Activities & tours · Tuscany
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Italy
🗣️LanguageItalian
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+0.92°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 11°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 33%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in September
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Location
Where is Tuscany ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
ItalyTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.8 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
43.77°N · 11.26°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Tuscany?
June is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 8.7h of sunshine and 17.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Tuscany get in June?
Tuscany averages 8.7 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Tuscany?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Tuscany in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Tuscany good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Tuscany scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.4/10.
When should you avoid Tuscany?
January is the most difficult month to visit Tuscany, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Tuscany in September?
The average UV index reaches 5 in September in Tuscany (moderate), with about 12.3h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.