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Florence
Which Season to Choose?

Florence, capital of the Renaissance — between the Uffizi, Duomo and Chianti, weather shapes the cultural experience.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 43.77°N 11.26°E
JuneBest month
84°FOptimal temperature
25%Rainy days

When to visit Florence?

🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
61°F–84°F in June
🌧 Least rain
25% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
December (42%)
📅 Best score
8.8/10

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.

Florence weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌦️ January36°F52°F36%0.1in6.6h4.5/10
⛅ February39°F55°F39%0.1in8.2h5.0/10
⛅ March41°F61°F35%0.1in10.3h7.0/10
🌤️ April46°F66°F34%0.1in11.6h7.3/10
🌤️ May54°F73°F46%0.1in12.6h7.6/10
🌤️ June61°F84°F25%0.1in13.7h8.8/10
☀️ July66°F90°F17%0.0in13.6h8.3/10
☀️ August66°F90°F21%0.1in12.7h8.1/10
🌤️ September61°F79°F32%0.1in11.0h8.0/10
🌤️ October54°F70°F37%0.1in9.3h7.3/10
🌦️ November45°F61°F44%0.2in7.6h5.5/10
🌦️ December37°F54°F42%0.1in6.5h4.3/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 19°F, 38% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 31°F, 21% rainy days, 13.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable

Average 21°F, 38% rainy days, 9.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate

Average 12°F, 39% rainy days, 7.1h sunshine/day. Score: 4.6/10.

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Frequently asked questions

June is ideal with 25% rainy days and 29°F.
December is the wettest month with 42% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 29°F.
In winter, the average score is 4.6/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.

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