Climate Overview
Florence has a humid-subtropical climate with hot, dry summers pushing 33–34°C in Jul–Aug (31–43mm rain) and cool, damp winters around 11–12°C. Autumn is the wettest stretch (137–166mm Oct–Dec). Late spring and early autumn are the sweet spots — warm enough for piazza evenings, cool enough for Uffizi queues.
Monthly Climate
Temperature range, rainfall, and humidity by month
Monthly Data
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13.1° | 5.7° | 157mm | 82% |
| Feb | 14.5° | 5.6° | 122mm | 83% |
| Mar | 17.6° | 7.7° | 0mm | 78% |
| Apr | 21.1° | 9.9° | 0mm | 77% |
| May | 24.3° | 12° | 72mm | 73% |
| Jun | 33.2° | 18.5° | 21mm | 58% |
| Jul | 32.5° | 19.1° | 99mm | 65% |
| Aug | 33.6° | 19° | 145mm | 66% |
| Sep | 27.5° | 15.5° | 109mm | 81% |
| Oct | 21.5° | 10.2° | 108mm | 80% |
| Nov | 16° | 6.3° | 139mm | 84% |
| Dec | 13.1° | 4.1° | 256mm | 88% |
When to Visit
Experiences to seek out and peak periods to plan around
Experiences & Highlights
Easter Sunday tradition in Piazza del Duomo where a mechanical dove ignites an antique cart packed with fireworks; early April highs of 16–20°C and thinner pre-summer crowds make morning viewing comfortable.
Italy's oldest music festival stages opera, ballet and symphonic programmes at Teatro del Maggio from mid-April through early July; mild 20–30°C days pair well with late evening performances before midsummer heat sets in.
Four quartieri in 16th-century costume play bruising matches on Piazza Santa Croce's sand field, culminating 24 June with the final and fireworks over the Arno for patron saint San Giovanni.
Temperatures ease from 28°C to 22°C and Tuscan vineyards release the new vintage; day-trip wineries in Greve and Panzano pair tastings with the San Miniato white-truffle fair opening in mid-November.
Peak Periods & Travel Advisories
Jul–Aug highs average 33–34°C with little rain and Uffizi queues stretching hours; average 44K daily visitors, peaks above 80K. Reserve Duomo and Uffizi slots weeks ahead and plan indoor midday stops.
Scoppio del Carro, Maggio Musicale opening and warm 20–24°C weather converge; hotel rates climb 30–50% and Duomo cupola slots sell out 2+ weeks ahead.
Wettest stretch of the year (140–170mm monthly) with occasional Arno flood alerts; indoor itineraries like Palazzo Pitti and the Bargello hold up well when storms roll through.
Italy Destination Comparison
Compare climate across destinations in Italy
| City | Avg High | Avg Low | Annual Rain | Season Overview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
🇮🇹 Florence | 22° | 11° | 1228 mm | |
🇮🇹 Rome | 23° | 12° | 1042 mm |
Official Resources
Government portals and tourism boards for Florence, Italy