Best time to visit Tuscany

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

April to June and September to October

April to June and September to October bring mild weather and thinner crowds than summer; May and September to October are named most often.

“From April to May and September to October, you will find the perfect climate for sightseeing” zicasso.com
“Italy's best travel months are May, June, September, and October.” ricksteves.com
“Best for Sightseeing and Mild Weather: April – June” letorri.com

4 of the 9 travel guides we read name these months.

Tuscany month by month

Average high and low in Florence, and days with rain

January52°F / 36°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…One of the quietest months, 3 to 11C, foggy mornings and occasional snow in the hills.Coolest month: average high 12C, low 4C.
February55°F / 37°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…Another quiet month with small Carnival events in some villages.Wettest month by this source, 34 mm over 4 days.
March61°F / 41°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…Start of spring: 8 to 17C, first flowers, good for hiking and quiet villages.Weather can vary, so dress in layers.
Best timeApril68°F / 47°F · 9 rainy daysChecking fares…Lush and full of flowers, with Easter celebrations; up to 18-20C.Scoppio del Carro takes place in Florence at Easter.Named a shoulder-season month with mild sunny days and fewer crowds.
Best timeMay76°F / 53°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…One of the best months to visit: 20-25C, long days, landscapes in full bloom.Prices surge as tourists arrive and some venues feel crowded.Cantina Aperta wine festival opens vineyards near month end.
Best timeJune84°F / 61°F · 5 rainy daysChecking fares…Forum poster prefers May to June: warm but not yet unbearably hot, daylight past 9pm.Counted among Italy's best travel months, also busy.
July90°F / 65°F · 3 rainy daysChecking fares…Hottest month, average high 30C, and driest month.Palio di Siena runs in July and August; Bocelli concert in July.Summer is Tuscany's busiest time.
August90°F / 65°F · 4 rainy daysChecking fares…Temperatures can reach 35C, making midday exploring hard.Cities are slightly less crowded as many Italians head for the coast.
Best timeSeptember81°F / 59°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…Temperatures stay mild, 18 to 25C.Sangiovese grapes for Chianti and Brunello are harvested September to October.Festivals and sagras are held in September and early October.
Best timeOctober71°F / 52°F · 9 rainy daysChecking fares…Still warm by day, high 70s F, cooling to low/mid 50s F at night.Second rainiest month after November, with rain often arriving late in the month.Florence Biennale is held in October.
November60°F / 44°F · 10 rainy daysChecking fares…Truffle festivals take place, including San Miniato's white truffle festival.Rainiest month; closer to true shoulder season than October.San Miniato White Truffle Fair
December53°F / 37°F · 10 rainy daysChecking fares…Florence and Siena are decorated with lights and Christmas markets.Winter is the cheapest season with fewer crowds at museums.

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

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What's on in Tuscany

Festivals and seasons through the year

San Miniato White Truffle FairSan Miniato, TuscanyEvery November

Busy, quiet and what to watch for

Busiest

June to AugustBusiest season with high prices and heat.
MayPrices surge and tourists arrive.

Quietest

November to MarchQuiet and good for deals.
December to FebruaryCheapest season, with museums less crowded.

Watch for

Late June to early SeptemberOne forum poster calls it unbearably hot away from the beach or high ground.
Late October to NovemberRain picks up; autumn floods are a risk.
WinterSome rural attractions may close or have reduced hours.
SummerTemperatures can reach 35C.

Questions people ask

What is the rainiest month in Tuscany?: One source says October is second rainiest after November; another lists February as the wettest month by rainfall.
What is the weather like in Tuscany in October?: Warm days with highs in the high 70s F, cooler nights in the low/mid 50s, and a real chance of rain late in the month.
Is it better to go to Italy in October or November?: One forum poster says October is warmer and still in season, while real shoulder season is closer to November.

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