Italy · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Florence are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Florence sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 32°C, and its coolest in January (around 11°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 788mm — November is typically the wettest month (~115mm) and July the driest (~25mm).
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° / 2°C | 58mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 13° / 3°C | 64mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 16° / 5°C | 61mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 20° / 8°C | 67mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 24° / 12°C | 63mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 29° / 16°C | 45mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 32° / 18°C | 25mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 32° / 19°C | 37mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 27° / 15°C | 67mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 22° / 11°C | 105mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 16° / 6°C | 115mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 11° / 3°C | 81mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Florence is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (36°F). Expect roughly 58mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
February in Florence is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 64mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
March in Florence is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (41°F). Expect roughly 61mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
April in Florence is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (47°F). Expect roughly 67mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
May in Florence is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (53°F). Expect roughly 63mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Florence is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 45mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Florence is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (65°F). Expect roughly 25mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
August in Florence is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (65°F). Expect roughly 37mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
September in Florence is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 67mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Florence is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 105mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Florence is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (60°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (44°F). Expect roughly 115mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Florence is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (53°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 81mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers