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.
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.