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Best time to visit Florence: month by month
Short answer
April–May and September–October are the best months, with average highs of about 18–27°C and fewer extremes. June to August are hot, with July and August averaging about 32–33°C, and very crowded. November to February is quiet and cheaper, with highs of about 10–16°C but more rainy days in November and December.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C | 2°C | 11 | low |
| Feb | 13°C | 3°C | 7 | low |
| Mar | 16°C | 4°C | 6 | medium |
| Apr | 18°C | 6°C | 12 | high |
| May | 23°C | 12°C | 13 | very high |
| Jun | 30°C | 17°C | 7 | very high |
| Jul | 33°C | 19°C | 4 | very high |
| Aug | 32°C | 19°C | 7 | high |
| Sep | 27°C | 15°C | 8 | very high |
| Oct | 23°C | 12°C | 8 | high |
| Nov | 16°C | 8°C | 15 | low |
| Dec | 13°C | 5°C | 16 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from about 16°C in March to 18°C in April and 23°C in May, with 6–13 rainy days a month. Easter and May are busy.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of about 30–33°C and lows of 17–19°C, with only 4–7 rainy days a month. Hot in the queues and crowded; August is quieter for locals.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September is warm at about 27°C and October about 23°C; November cools to about 16°C and is the wettest month, with about 15 rainy days.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of about 10–13°C and lows of 2–5°C, with 7–16 rainy days a month. Museums are quieter and hotels cheaper, except at Christmas and New Year.
Events worth planning around
- Scoppio del Carro, the 'explosion of the cart' outside the Duomo (Easter Sunday)
- Calcio Storico Fiorentino, historic football in Piazza Santa Croce (June, final on 24 June, feast of St John)
- Festa della Rificolona, lantern festival (evening of 6–7 September)
- Maggio Musicale Fiorentino music festival (spring)
When to avoid
July and August if you dislike heat and crowds, since temperatures average about 33°C and queues are long. Remember that most major museums close on Mondays in every season.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Florence?
May or late September to October, with highs of about 23–27°C. April is also good but busy at Easter.
Is Florence too hot in summer?
It can be. July and August average about 32–33°C, so plan sightseeing early and late and museums at midday.
Is Florence worth visiting in winter?
Yes. Highs are about 10–13°C, the museums are much quieter, and hotels and the Uffizi cost less, though some days are wet.