Florence · WinterMonth summary
Florence weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
36°F – 52°F
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Florence in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is a difficult time for Florence. June (8.8/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Florence in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
In January, Florence sees 11°F during the day with 6.6h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Florence averages 52°F, 36% rainy days and 6.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.5/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +18°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -11%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +7.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Florence in January
Is January a good time to visit Florence?
January is not recommended for Florence (score 4.5/10). With 36% rainy days and 6.6h of sunshine, consider June (8.8/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Florence in January?
It's cool with 52°F daytime and 36°F at night. 6.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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