Florence
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Florence – What you should know
Florence in Tuscany has a warm Mediterranean climate with hot summers (29–35°C) and cool winters (6–12°C). Summer is the worst travel time for sightseeing: the city lies in a valley without sea breezes, resulting in muggy, intense heat. The Uffizi and Cathedral are packed for hours on end at this time.
The best travel time is April to June and September to October: temperatures of 18–25°C, Tuscany in full bloom (April: poppies and rapeseed; October: grape harvest) and the city centre in a more relaxed state. Autumn is particularly beautiful — golden light on the domes and bridges, the scent of the grape harvest in the air and the Florentine trattorias still the domain of the locals.
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMax Temp | 11° | 13° | 16° | 21° | 24° | 30° | 33° | 33° | 28° | 22° | 16° | 12° |
MINMin Temp | 3° | 4° | 6° | 9° | 13° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 8° | 4° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h | 7h | 9h | 11h | 11h | 12h | 12h | 11h | 10h | 8h | 7h | 6h |
🌧Rain Days | 7d69mm | 6d66mm | 7d69mm | 6d56mm | 6d56mm | 4d38mm | 2d21mm | 3d32mm | 5d63mm | 7d89mm | 9d113mm | 8d88mm |
Best travel time
The best time to visit Florence is May, June, July, August, and September. In summer, temperatures rise to 33°C; in winter they can drop to 3°C. During the best travel months, the sun shines up to 11 hours per day — ideal for beach and outdoor activities.
Travel Tips
April offers great weather in Florence with fewer tourists and lower prices — ideal for those who want to avoid the peak season crowds.
Events & Festivals
June
- Calcio Storico Fiorentinozwei Halbfinale Mitte Juni; Finale 24. Juni (Johannistag)
Auf der Piazza Santa Croce treten vier historische Stadtteile in historischen Kostümen in einem Mischspiel aus Fußball, Rugby und Ringen gegeneinander an — eine Tradition aus dem 16. Jahrhundert. Der Finale am Johannistag schließt mit einem großen Feuerwerk.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the best time to visit Florence?
- The best time to visit Florence is May, June, July, August, and September. These months offer the most favourable combination of sunshine, temperatures, and low rainfall.
- How warm does it get in Florence?
- In summer, temperatures in Florence can reach up to 33°C. In winter, they may drop to 3°C.
- How much rain does Florence get?
- Florence has a relatively even rainfall pattern with an average of 6 rain days per month. The driest months are May, June, July, August, and September.
Best Travel Time by Vacation Type
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Beach Holiday
Warm, sunny, little rain
JunJulAug
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City Trip
Pleasantly mild, not too hot
MayJunSep
