Best time to visit Florence
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Florence
30 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you.
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Uffizi Gallery Small Group Tour with Expert Guide - 2
David & Accademia Guided Tour with Timed Entry Ticket - 3
Florence: Accademia Gallery & Statue of David with Uffizi Options - 4
Michelangelo’s David, Accademia & Uffizi Small Group Tour - 5
Uffizi & Accademia Small-Group Guided Tour + Combo Ticket Options - 6
Renaissance Masters: Uffizi Gallery Small Group Tour - 7
Private day trip to Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti and Pisa, from Florence - 8
VIP Tagliatelle, Ravioli & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine - 9
Michelangelo’s David: Accademia Gallery Ticket or Guided Tour - 10
SMALL-GROUP Wine Safaris: Tuscany Wine Tasting Tour from Florence - 11
Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm - 12
Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class With Wine - Cooking Italy - 13
Pasta & Pesto Class with a View, plus Tiramisù & opt. Market Tour - 14
Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery - 15
Accademia Gallery Timed Entry Tickets and Guided Tours - 16
Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa from Florence - 17
Tuscany in One Day: Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano & Chianti Lunch - 18
Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills, Food and Chianti Wine - 19
Climb the Dome, Own the View: Florence Duomo Tour - 20
Florence Duomo Tour: Dome & Terraces or First Entry Dome Climb - 21
Full Day Tour to Val d'Orcia with Wine & Cheese Tastings - 22
Half-Day Chianti Wine Tasting from Florence with Two Wineries - 23
Brunelleschi Dome Climb and Duomo Complex Ticket - 24
Florence Duomo with Dome Climb Tickets and Museum Tour - 25
From Florence: Tuscany Wine Country Day Trip with Vineyard Lunch - 26
Cinque Terre Day Tour with Optional Pisa from Florence - 27
Florence: Uffizi Gallery self guided tour - 28
Private Uffizi Gallery Tour with Reserved Entry - 29
Florence's Accademia Gallery Timed Entry Ticket - 30
Florence Accademia Gallery Timed-Entry Ticket to See David
Last refreshed 2026-10-24.
Similar climatesPisa97% · Lucca96% · San Gimignano94%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Florence (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Florence's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3–11 | 9 | 10 | 143 | 14.3 | 74% | 14 | 142 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
| Feb | 4–14 | 12 | 9 | 113 | 12.6 | 68% | 14 | 154 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 5–16 | 13 | 9 | 113 | 12.6 | 58% | 16 | 209 | 3 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 7–19 | 16 | 11 | 119 | 10.8 | 53% | 16 | 240 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 12–23 | 23 | 13 | 146 | 11.2 | 57% | 16 | 265 | 6 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jun | 16–29 | 29 | 8 | 89 | 11.1 | 51% | 14 | 290 | 7 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jul | 19–33 | 34 | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 42% | 15 | 324 | 8 | Peak | 5 |
| Aug | 20–33 | 34 | 7 | 59 | 8.4 | 42% | 15 | 287 | 7 | Busy | 5 |
| Sep | 16–27 | 27 | 9 | 109 | 12.1 | 52% | 15 | 235 | 5 | Moderate | 9 |
| Oct | 12–22 | 22 | 11 | 140 | 12.7 | 65% | 13 | 188 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| Nov | 7–16 | 14 | 11 | 142 | 12.9 | 72% | 15 | 150 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Dec | 4–12 | 10 | 16 | 208 | 13.0 | 78% | 14 | 117 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
UV Index in Florence by Month
UV index in Florence peaks at 8 (high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in January. June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
September
9/1016–27°C · 9 rain days (109h) · 235 sun hours · 52% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
April
8/107–19°C (feels 16°C) · 11 rain days (119h) · 240 sun hours · 53% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
May
8/1012–23°C · 13 rain days (146h) · 265 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
5/103–11°C (feels 9°C) · 10 rain days (143h) · 142 sun hours · 74% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
6/104–14°C (feels 12°C) · 9 rain days (113h) · 154 sun hours · 68% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
7/105–16°C (feels 13°C) · 9 rain days (113h) · 209 sun hours · 58% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
June
8/1016–29°C · 8 rain days (89h) · 290 sun hours · 51% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
July
5/1019–33°C (feels 34°C) · 4 rain days (31h) · 324 sun hours · 42% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
August
5/1020–33°C (feels 34°C) · 7 rain days (59h) · 287 sun hours · 42% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
October
8/1012–22°C · 11 rain days (140h) · 188 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
November
6/107–16°C (feels 14°C) · 11 rain days (142h) · 150 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
December
4/104–12°C (feels 10°C) · 16 rain days (208h) · 117 sun hours · 78% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Florence
When is the best time to visit Florence?
September is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 16–27°C (9 rainy days). The top three months by score are September, April, May.
What is the worst time to visit Florence?
December is the lowest-scoring month (4/10). Typical conditions: 4–12°C (16 rainy days).
Is Florence too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Florence?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in December and peaks in July. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Florence have good weather but fewer tourists?
April (climate 8/10, crowd index 31) and May (climate 8/10, crowd index 38) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Florence by month?
UV peaks at 8 (high) in July and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 7, Jul 8, Aug 7, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 2, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Florence in July?
July is the peak UV month in Florence, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Florence on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Florence bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 7 months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 20 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 32 µg/m³ (unhealthy) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.