Florence weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Florence in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
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Book tickets → Weekend in ItalyFlorence sits at 43°46′N 11°15′E in Italy, in Europe. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Florence weather — FAQ
Q01What is the ideal season to travel to Florence?
What is the ideal season to travel to Florence?
The best months to visit Florence are March, April, June. April-May and late September beat the 'ferragosto' August dead zone when Florentines flee to the coast and half the trattorias shutter for three weeks.
Q02When does Florence reach its peak summer heat?
When does Florence reach its peak summer heat?
July runs the highest averages in Florence, with typical daytime highs of 32°C (90°F). August 38C traps heat in stone; locals decamp to Versilia, Boboli Gardens close at noon, and Uffizi lines start at 6am for early entry.
Q03When is winter at its deepest in Florence?
When is winter at its deepest in Florence?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 11°C (51°F). January morning fog off the Arno hits 2C; leather markets on San Lorenzo half-close, but Fiorentina steak season peaks and Trippa stalls at Sant'Ambrogio thrive.
Q04What is the wettest time of year in Florence?
What is the wettest time of year in Florence?
November typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 132mm on average. November brings Arno flood anniversary tension every year; drainage grates get uncovered and Ponte Vecchio jewelers move stock upstairs after heavy rains.
Q05What kind of climate does Florence have?
What kind of climate does Florence have?
Florence, Italy has very hot summers, mild winters, moderate seasonal rainfall. Skip Piazzale Michelangelo tourist crush and climb to San Miniato al Monte for the same view with Gregorian chants at 5:30pm daily. Real Florentines drink Negroni at Rivoire but eat lampredotto tripe sandwiches at Nerbone in Mercato Centrale before noon closure. Never order cappuccino after 11am. The Oltrarno artisan quarter still has gold-leaf gilders working street-level workshops on Via dei Serragli. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.