Quick decision
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
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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 36°F | 52°F | 36% | 0.1in | 6.6h | 4.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 39°F | 55°F | 39% | 0.1in | 8.2h | 5.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 41°F | 61°F | 35% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 46°F | 66°F | 34% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 54°F | 73°F | 46% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 61°F | 84°F | 25% | 0.1in | 13.7h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 66°F | 90°F | 17% | 0.0in | 13.6h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ August | 66°F | 90°F | 21% | 0.1in | 12.7h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 61°F | 79°F | 32% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 54°F | 70°F | 37% | 0.1in | 9.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 45°F | 61°F | 44% | 0.2in | 7.6h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 37°F | 54°F | 42% | 0.1in | 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°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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FAQ
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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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