The month in detail
What to expect in January
In January, Florence sees 52°F during the day with 0.1h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
January ranks 10 out of 12 months in Florence. Compared to December: −2°F daytime, 7 pts fewer rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
3°
Daylight
9.1h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 38
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Florence is June (7.8/10), 3.8 pts higher than January.
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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
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Other destinations in January
If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Florence ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
ItalyTemperate 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 January?
The average UV index reaches 2 in January in Florence (low), with about 9.1h of daylight. No protection needed.