Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Florence
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Florence are October, May, September — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is April, May, June, September, October. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Florence (50 m elevation).
Month by month
Florence weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.1°C / 52°F | 8.3 | 35 | |
| February | 13.9°C / 57°F | 7.5 | 51 | |
| March | 15.6°C / 60°F | 7.5 | 61 | Shoulder |
| April | 18.8°C / 66°F | 9 | 74 | |
| May | 23.2°C / 74°F | 10.8 | 78 | Best |
| June | 28.6°C / 83°F | 7.2 | 71 | |
| July | 33°C / 91°F | 3.3 | 50 | |
| August | 32.8°C / 91°F | 5.5 | 49 | |
| September | 27.1°C / 81°F | 7.7 | 76 | Best |
| October | 21.9°C / 71°F | 9.7 | 80 | Best |
| November | 15.9°C / 61°F | 9.7 | 59 | Shoulder |
| December | 12.1°C / 54°F | 13.2 | 35 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Florence month by month
Florence's comfort score peaks in October at 80, with an average high of 21.9°C and 9.7 wet days, just ahead of May's 78.4 and September's 76.3. July and August are the hottest months, averaging 33°C and 32.8°C, but comfort drops to 50.4 and 49.2 as the heat builds — both sit outside RouteVerdict's editorial pick as a result. December is the wettest month, at 13.2 wet days, with comfort at just 35.3.
FAQ
Florence timing questions
What is the best month to visit Florence?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are October, May, and September, with October scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is April, May, June, September, and October, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Florence?
July, with an average daily high of 33°C (91°F).
What is the rainiest month in Florence?
December, averaging 13.2 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Florence?
March and November — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
Why aren't July and August part of Florence's editorial best months?
Both average 33°C and 32.8°C, but comfort drops to 50.4 and 49.2 — well below October's peak of 80.
What is Florence's wettest month?
December, averaging 13.2 wet days — more than any other month — with comfort at just 35.3.