When to visit
Florence?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Florence
Tuscany · Italy

The best weather in Florence is from May, June, September, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are April, May, October.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
88

Excellent climate

☀️Pleasant

Temperature
16–28°C
Pleasant nights
Feels like
17–30°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
55mm
Moderate rain · 7 days
Sunshine
13.1h
Partly cloudy
Humidity (%)
68%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
66
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun66JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score273854757888565578765030
ClimateColdColdColdMildCool & rainyPleasantPleasantPleasantHumidCool & rainyColdCold
Temperature2–11°C3–13°C5–15°C8–19°C12–23°C16–28°C19–32°C19–32°C15–26°C12–21°C7–15°C4–12°C
Feels like-1–8°C1–10°C2–13°C6–18°C11–23°C17–30°C21–34°C21–34°C16–27°C11–21°C5–14°C1–10°C
Precipitation74mm
13 days
91mm
13 days
79mm
12 days
75mm
10 days
104mm
14 days
55mm
7 days
24mm
3 days
43mm
4 days
111mm
9 days
114mm
12 days
132mm
15 days
104mm
14 days
Sunshine6.0h
☀︎ 64%
7.0h
☀︎ 66%
8.7h
☀︎ 73%
10.6h
☀︎ 79%
11.5h
☀︎ 78%
13.1h
☀︎ 85%
13.9h
☀︎ 92%
12.5h
☀︎ 89%
10.6h
☀︎ 85%
8.2h
☀︎ 74%
6.3h
☀︎ 65%
5.5h
☀︎ 62%
WindE · 14 km/hE · 15 km/hE · 16 km/hSE · 15 km/hSW · 15 km/hSW · 14 km/hW · 15 km/hNW · 14 km/hE · 14 km/hE · 13 km/hE · 14 km/hE · 13 km/h
Humidity (%)81%79%73%70%74%68%60%61%70%79%83%85%
Day length9.3h10.5h11.9h13.5h14.7h15.4h15.1h13.9h12.5h11.0h9.7h9.0h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonLow season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Calcio Storico Fiorentino
Festa di San Giovanni (St. John the Baptist Day)
Firenze Rocks
Florence Christmas Markets
Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the Cart)
Artigianato e Palazzo
Florence Dance Festival
Florence Light Festival (F-Light)
Gelato Festival
Events & Festivals
  • Calcio Storico FiorentinosportsSignature event
    June· 50k+ visitors

    Calcio Storico Fiorentino is a historic and intense football match played in 16th-century costumes in Piazza Santa Croce…

  • Festa di San Giovanni (St. John the Baptist Day)holiday
    June· 50k+ visitors

    Festa di San Giovanni celebrates St. John the Baptist, Florence's patron saint, with city-wide festivities culminating i…

  • Firenze Rocksfestival
    June· 500k+ visitors

    Firenze Rocks is one of Italy's largest rock music festivals, attracting international headliners and thousands of fans…

  • Florence Christmas Marketsfestival
    November, December· 50k+ visitors

    Florence's Christmas Markets, particularly the German-style Weihnachtsmarkt in Piazza Santa Croce, bring festive cheer t…

  • Maggio Musicale Fiorentinocultural
    May, June· 5k+ visitors

    The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino is one of Italy's oldest and most prestigious classical music and opera festivals, featur…

  • Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the Cart)religious
    March, April· 50k+ visitors

    The Scoppio del Carro, or 'Explosion of the Cart,' is an ancient Florentine tradition held on Easter Sunday, where an el…

  • Artigianato e Palazzocultural
    May· 5k+ visitors

    Artigianato e Palazzo is an esteemed exhibition showcasing high-quality artisan crafts from across Italy in the beautifu…

  • Florence Dance Festivalcultural
    June, July· 5k+ visitors

    The Florence Dance Festival showcases contemporary and classical dance performances in historic venues, including the Ba…

  • Florence Light Festival (F-Light)festival
    December, January· 50k+ visitors

    The Florence Light Festival (F-Light) illuminates the city's iconic monuments and squares with stunning light installati…

  • Gelato Festivalfood wine
    May· 5k+ visitors

    The Gelato Festival is a delightful event celebrating Italy's iconic frozen dessert, featuring master gelato makers comp…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Florence?

The best weather in Florence is from June, May, September, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are May, October, April (8–28 °C).

What is the weather like in Florence?

Florence has a climate with an overall score of 5.9/10. Annual temperatures range from 2 °C to 32 °C.

What is the hottest month in Florence?

The hottest month in Florence is July, with average highs of 32 °C and lows of 19 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Florence?

The rainiest month in Florence is November, with an average of 132 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Florence?

Peak season in Florence is June, July, August, September. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Florence?

Shoulder season in Florence falls in April, May, October. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.