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Florence, Italy · Temperate oceanic

Florence in February: go or not?

Tough period. Florence in February only reaches 4.0/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 43.77°N · 11.26°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Florence · February
4.0
4–13°
Temperature
25%
Rain
0h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☁️ Often cloudy🍴 Gastronomy
Photo : Jacob Jolibois via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in February

In February, Florence sees 55°F during the day with 0.1h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.

February ranks 10 out of 12 months in Florence. Compared to January: +4°F daytime.

This month's conditions

What it's like in February

UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
4°
Daylight
10.3h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 50
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Is February the right month?

The best month in Florence is June (7.8/10), 3.8 pts higher than February.

See June →See all 12 months →
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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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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 trip.

Country · Italy

🗣️LanguageItalian
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.66°F/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 90°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 52°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 33%

🏖️ Beach trip

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Florence ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Italy
Temperate oceanic climate with a 7.8 → 1.1 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 Florence?
June is the best month with 84°F highs, 61°F lows, 0.3h of sunshine and 17.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Florence get in June?
Florence averages 0.3 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Florence?
December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Florence in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 61°F, while afternoon highs average 84°F.
Is Florence good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Florence scores 3.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 7.3/10.
When should you avoid Florence?
December is the most difficult month to visit Florence, with December 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 Florence in February?
The average UV index reaches 2 in February in Florence (low), with about 10.3h of daylight. No protection needed.