Winter
Dec → Feb11 to 14°
nights 3 to 4°
- 12 rainy days · 98 mm
- 6.2 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Florence and Tuscany?
- Jan11°not recommended
- Feb14°not recommended
- Mar16°not recommended
- Apr19°fair
- May23°recommended
- Jun29°recommended
- Jul33°fair
- Aug33°fair
- Sep27°recommended
- Oct22°recommended
- Nov16°fair
- Dec12°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Florence and Tuscany, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° | 3° | 6.1 h | 81 mm | 10 d | |
| February | 14° | 4° | 7 h | 69 mm | 9 d | |
| March | 16° | 5° | 8.7 h | 69 mm | 9 d | |
| April | 19° | 7° | 10.6 h | 80 mm | 11 d | |
| May | 23° | 12° | 11.5 h | 99 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| June | 29° | 16° | 13.1 h | 75 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| July | 33° | 19° | 13.9 h | 21 mm | 4 d | |
| August | 33° | 20° | 12.5 h | 62 mm | 7 d | |
| September | 27° | 16° | 10.6 h | 136 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| October | 22° | 12° | 8.2 h | 130 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| November | 16° | 7° | 6.5 h | 113 mm | 11 d | |
| December | 12° | 4° | 5.6 h | 145 mm | 16 d |
The four seasons in Florence and Tuscany, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Florence Duomo) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May16 to 23°
nights 5 to 12°
- 11 rainy days · 83 mm
- 10.3 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug29 to 33°
nights 16 to 20°
- 6 rainy days · 53 mm
- 13.2 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov16 to 27°
nights 7 to 16°
- 10 rainy days · 126 mm
- 8.4 h of sun
Book early for May to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Florence and Tuscany, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h26 of daylight, in December 8h56, a difference of 6h30.
9h16Jan
10h25Feb
11h48Mar
13h23Apr
14h42May
15h26Jun
15h08Jul
13h59Aug
12h26Sep
10h55Oct
9h35Nov
8h56Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Florence Duomo" (43.77°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Florence and Tuscany, month by month
EventsScoppio del CarroMarch to AprilCalcio StoricoJunePalio di SienaJuly to AugustChianti grape harvestSeptember to OctoberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, June, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Florence and Tuscany, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- March to AprilScoppio del Carro
On Easter Sunday, a cart drawn by white oxen goes up in fireworks in Florence's Piazza del Duomo.
- JuneCalcio Storico
In June, four Florence districts face off in 16th-century costume on a sand-covered Piazza Santa Croce.
- July to AugustPalio di Siena big crowds
Horse race between the contrade around Siena's Piazza del Campo, once in early July and once in mid-August.
- September to OctoberChianti grape harvest
The vineyards of Chianti and Montalcino are harvested in September and October, and the estates open their cellars and tables to visitors.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended11°3° at night
- 81 mm · 10 d
- 6.1 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended14°4° at night
- 69 mm · 9 d
- 7 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended16°5° at night
- 69 mm · 9 d
- 8.7 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair19°7° at night
- 80 mm · 11 d
- 10.6 h
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended23°12° at night
- 99 mm · 13 d
- 11.5 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended29°16° at night
- 75 mm · 8 d
- 13.1 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair33°19° at night
- 21 mm · 4 d
- 13.9 h
High season, book early
August
Fair33°20° at night
- 62 mm · 7 d
- 12.5 h
High season, book early
September
Recommended27°16° at night
- 136 mm · 9 d
- 10.6 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended22°12° at night
- 130 mm · 11 d
- 8.2 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair16°7° at night
- 113 mm · 11 d
- 6.5 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended12°4° at night
- 145 mm · 16 d
- 5.6 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 11 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (81 mm). Expect 6.1 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 14 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (69 mm). Expect 7 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 16 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (69 mm). Expect 8.7 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (80 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.6 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (99 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.5 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 29 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (75 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 13.1 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 21 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 13.9 h a day on average. High season: book early.
August. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 20 °C at night. Rain stays light: 62 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.5 h a day on average. High season: book early.
September. 27 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (136 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.6 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (130 mm). Expect 8.2 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 16 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (113 mm). Expect 6.5 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 12 °C at best, 4 °C at night. A very wet month, 145 mm of rain over 16 days. Sunshine gets scarcer (5.6 h a day). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Florence and Tuscany?
May to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 22 to 29 °C, with 10 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Florence Duomo).
Which month should you avoid in Florence and Tuscany?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 145 mm over 16 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Florence Duomo).
What is the hottest month in Florence and Tuscany?
July, with 33 °C on average in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Florence Duomo).
What is the coldest month in Florence and Tuscany?
January, with 11 °C at best during the day and 3 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Florence Duomo).
What is the driest month in Florence and Tuscany?
July: 21 mm over 4 days of rain, against 145 mm in December, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Florence and Tuscany?
July, with 13.9 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
Does it get cold at night in Florence and Tuscany?
The gap between day and night reaches 14 °C in July: 33 °C in the afternoon, 19 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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