Florence month by month

The best time to visit Florence

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Florence is May · September · October: 24° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	10° / 2°	Low	$	Quiet
February	12° / 3°	Low	$	Quiet
March	16° / 6°	Moderate	$$	Fair
April	19° / 8°	Moderate	$$	Great
May	24° / 12°	High	$$	Ideal
June	28° / 16°	High	$$$	Fair
July	32° / 18°	High	$$$	Avoid
August	32° / 18°	High	$$	Fair
September	27° / 15°	High	$$	Ideal
October	21° / 11°	Moderate	$$	Great
November	14° / 6°	Low	$	Quiet
December	10° / 3°	Low	$	Fair

Best months May September October April

Months to avoid July

The year in Florence

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Florence.

Spring Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 20°C · Warm, mostly dry days before the summer crush

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Fair

Jun–Aug · highs around 31°C · Hot and crowded with long lines at the Duomo

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 21°C · Warm evenings with noticeably thinner midday crowds

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Fair

Dec–Feb · highs around 11°C · Cold and damp with markets around Piazza Santa Croce

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

September ·May

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

January ·February

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

January ·February

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

March ·April ·May

Practical basics

Region: Europe
Local currency: EUR
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 2° – 32°
Strongest months: May, September, October
Good for: culture · city · food · romance

Events in Florence

Mar–Apr Scoppio del Carro — A cart of fireworks explodes in front of the Duomo on Easter Sunday in a centuries-old ritual for good harvests.
Apr–May–Jun Maggio Musicale Fiorentino — Italy's oldest music festival stages opera, ballet, and orchestral concerts at the Teatro del Maggio.
Jun Calcio Storico — Costumed teams play a brutal Renaissance-era mix of rugby and wrestling in Piazza Santa Croce each June.
Dec Florence Christmas Market — German-style wooden stalls fill Piazza Santa Croce with mulled wine, strudel, and handmade ornaments.

Every month in Florence

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Florence in January 10° · $ Quiet Florence in February 12° · $ Quiet Florence in March 16° · $$ Fair Florence in April 19° · $$ Great Florence in May 24° · $$ Ideal Florence in June 28° · $$$ Fair Florence in July 32° · $$$ Avoid Florence in August 32° · $$ Fair Florence in September 27° · $$ Ideal Florence in October 21° · $$ Great Florence in November 14° · $ Quiet Florence in December 10° · $ Fair

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Florence?

What is the cheapest time to visit Florence?

January — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 62%.

When should you avoid Florence?

July.

What is the weather like in Florence?

Average highs sit around 32°C with lows near 2°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Things to do in Florence