Best time to visit Florence

May and September to October. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.

May and September to October

May, September and October are named most often: mild weather and lighter crowds than summer. April also gets mentioned by two sources.

“The best time to visit Florence is May and October” holicay.com
“is best done in the pleasant weather of spring and fall” zicasso.com
“The best months for a city trip to Florence are May, June, September, and October” 22places.com

5 of the 6 travel guides we read name these months.

Florence month by month

Average high and low in Florence, and days with rain

January52°F / 36°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…One of the rainiest months, though that means about five to seven rainy days.Daytime highs sit between 5 and 10°C, and January and February are the coldest months.Far fewer tourists than other times of year.
February55°F / 37°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…Some rainy days and cool daytime highs of around 12°C, with regular sun.Fewer visitors, so the cathedral and Uffizi are more relaxed.
March61°F / 41°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…Rain falls on about ten days, but daytime highs reach around 16°C and feel like spring.Another source puts March at the wettest of spring with 7 rain days and about 15°C.The city starts filling up again, so popular museum tickets are best booked ahead.Scoppio del Carro
April68°F / 47°F · 9 rainy daysChecking fares…The season really starts, especially around Easter.The wisteria tunnel at Bardini Garden peaks in April.Easter celebrations fill the city and markets and sunlit piazzas suit the month.
Best timeMay76°F / 53°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…Called one of the best times to go, though the city gets quite busy again.Daytime highs hover around 25°C, evenings need only a light jacket, and rain gets rare.May averages about 9 hours of sunshine a day.
June84°F / 61°F · 5 rainy daysChecking fares…The Estate Fiorentina evening series of concerts, theater and open-air cinema starts and runs through September.The Calcio Storico Fiorentino finals take over Piazza Santa Croce.The Feast of St. John on June 24 adds a procession and fireworks to the solstice festivities.Calcio Storico Fiorentino
July90°F / 65°F · 3 rainy daysChecking fares…Virtually no rain, and temperatures shoot up fast.By late July daytime highs can approach 40°C, so sightsee in the morning or late evening.Hot, up to 35°C, with outdoor concerts and cultural events and growing crowds.
August90°F / 65°F · 4 rainy daysChecking fares…Most Italians take their holidays in August and many businesses close.Still very hot through mid-month, but less crowded than July or September because locals are away.Many locals head to the coast and some shops close, while museums are quieter.
Best timeSeptember81°F / 59°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…Warm and sunny, with the harvest season in full swing around nearby wine regions.Late August to mid-October is described as a sweet spot as summer crowds leave.
Best timeOctober71°F / 52°F · 9 rainy daysChecking fares…Called one of the most beautiful times of year, with mostly warm days and cool nights.Daytime highs average about 23 to 25°C and lows 16 to 18°C early in the month.Rain chances rise toward the end of the month and clocks go back on the last weekend.
November60°F / 44°F · 10 rainy daysChecking fares…November is the rainiest month of the year, and weather varies a lot through the day.Rain is more frequent from November through February.
December53°F / 37°F · 10 rainy daysChecking fares…Winter is the least crowded season, with holiday decorations, festivities and Christmas markets.Some businesses are closed during holidays and opening hours are shorter.

Weather: Florence averages (1991 to 2020 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.

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What's on in Florence

Festivals and seasons through the year

Busy, quiet and what to watch for

Busiest

June to AugustPeak season for crowds and very hot weather.
SummerCalled the peak tourist season.

Quietest

December to FebruaryLeast crowded season, cold weather.
January and FebruaryCooler, about 12 to 13°C with 6 rain days a month.

Watch for

July and mid-AugustTemperatures can hit 40°C and crowds are at their worst.
SummerRecent summers brought record-breaking heat.
NovemberThe rainiest month of the year.
Easter and Holy WeekEaster Holy Week and Liberation Day crowds fill hotels fast.

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What is the coldest it gets in Florence, Italy?: Winter daytime highs sit between 5 and 10°C, and January and February are the coldest months. Snow and frost are rare.

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