Florence · January
Low seasonItaly · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 11° (52°)5– (41–)16 (61) | 13° (55°)7– (45–)18 (64) | 16° (61°)8– (46–)23 (73) | 21° (70°)14– (57–)26 (79) | 24° (75°)18– (64–)30 (86) | 30° (86°)21– (70–)36 (97) | 33° (91°)27– (81–)38 (100) | 33° (91°)25– (77–)38 (100) | 28° (82°)19– (66–)34 (93) | 22° (72°)16– (61–)27 (81) | 16° (61°)9– (48–)22 (72) | 12° (54°)5– (41–)17 (63) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 3° (37°)-5– (23–)10 (50) | 4° (39°)-4– (25–)10 (50) | 6° (43°)-1– (30–)12 (54) | 9° (48°)2– (36–)14 (57) | 13° (55°)7– (45–)17 (63) | 17° (63°)10– (50–)21 (70) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)23 (73) | 19° (66°)14– (57–)24 (75) | 16° (61°)9– (48–)21 (70) | 12° (54°)4– (39–)18 (64) | 8° (46°)-1– (30–)14 (57) | 4° (39°)-5– (23–)11 (52) |
☀️Sunshine | 6h UV 4 | 7h UV 4 | 9h UV 6 | 11h UV 7 | 11h UV 8 | 12h UV 8 | 12h UV 8 | 11h UV 8 | 10h UV 6 | 8h UV 5 | 7h UV 3 | 6h UV 3 |
🌧Rain Days | 7d69mm (2.7") | 6d66mm (2.6") | 7d69mm (2.7") | 6d56mm (2.2") | 6d56mm (2.2") | 4d38mm (1.5") | 2d21mm (0.8") | 3d32mm (1.3") | 5d63mm (2.5") | 7d89mm (3.5") | 9d113mm (4.5") | 8d88mm (3.5") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
January in Florence is on the cool side — with highs around 11°C (52°F) it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Temperatures reach a maximum of 11°C (52°F) during the day and drop to 3°C (37°F) at night — warm layers recommended. Peaks reach around 16°C (61°F), the coldest nights around -5°C (23°F) — frost does occur. With 6 sunshine hours per day and 7 rain days (69 mm (2.7 in)), this is one of the cloudier months.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Packing list for Florence in January
- Warm jacket
- Jumpers and warm layers
- Long trousers
- Warm shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Light umbrella or rain poncho
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Florence?
- January is not an optimal month for Florence (Score: 36/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Florence in January?
- In January, Florence sees daily highs of 11°C (52°F). Nights cool to 3°C (37°F), with a daily average of 7°C (45°F). Peaks reach around 16°C (61°F), the coldest nights around -5°C (23°F) — frost does occur.
- How much rain falls in Florence in January?
- In January, Florence receives an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain over 7 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Florence get in January?
- Florence averages 6 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.