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Italy · Updated 2026

Best time to visit Florence

Late April to early June and September to mid-October

Florence is at its best in late spring and early autumn, when days are warm, the hills are green or golden and the light on the Arno is glorious, though you will share it with plenty of others. July and August are hot, humid and packed, with many locals leaving around Ferragosto. Winter is cool, damp and often grey, but it brings short queues, lower prices and the city's masterpieces almost to yourself.

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Quick answers

Best overall
May and September
Best weather
Late May and mid-September
Cheapest
January to early March and November
Avoid
Late July to mid-August: oppressive heat, dense crowds and some local businesses closed around Ferragosto.

Florence month by month

Average temperatures, rain, crowds and hotel prices. Hotel links open with dates in that month.

  1. January

    Good

    11° / 2°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    Low
    Prices
    Low

    Cold, often grey and quiet. Excellent for museum lovers and bargain hunters happy to trade sunshine for empty galleries.

    Events: Cavalcata dei Magi (6 January) · Pitti Immagine Uomo

    Hotels in January

  2. February

    Good

    13° / 3°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    Low
    Prices
    Low

    Still chilly but brightening, with some crisp sunny days. Ideal for unhurried art trips and low-cost city breaks.

    Events: Carnevale celebrations

    Hotels in February

  3. March

    Great

    16° / 5°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    Medium

    Spring arrives unevenly, mixing mild sunshine with showers. Crowds build slowly, so it suits savvy travellers seeking value.

    Events: Taste food fair at Fortezza da Basso · Capodanno Fiorentino (25 March)

    Hotels in March

  4. April

    Great

    20° / 8°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    High

    Pleasant and blooming, with gardens at their best. Easter and school trips bring serious crowds, so plan ahead.

    Events: Scoppio del Carro (Easter Sunday)

    Hotels in April

  5. May

    Ideal

    24° / 12°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    High

    Warm, bright and lively, perfect for walking, rooftop aperitivo and Tuscan day trips. Busy, but worth it.

    Events: Maggio Musicale Fiorentino · Artigianato e Palazzo craft fair

    Hotels in May

  6. June

    Great

    29° / 15°C

    Rain
    Low
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    High

    Long, sunny, increasingly hot days and festive evenings. Great for summer energy if you sightsee early.

    Events: Festa di San Giovanni (24 June) · Calcio Storico Fiorentino

    Hotels in June

  7. July

    Mixed

    32° / 18°C

    Rain
    Low
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    High

    Sweltering in a stone basin with little breeze, and heaving with visitors. Only for heat-tolerant travellers with fixed holidays.

    Events: Estate Fiorentina open-air concerts and cinema

    Hotels in July

  8. August

    Mixed

    32° / 18°C

    Rain
    Low
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    Medium

    Hottest, stickiest month; locals flee and some shops and trattorie close mid-month. Tourist sights stay busy.

    Events: Festa di San Lorenzo (10 August) · Ferragosto (15 August)

    Hotels in August

  9. September

    Ideal

    27° / 15°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    High

    Warm, golden and lively again as the city returns from holiday. Superb for food, wine and harvest-season day trips.

    Events: Festa della Rificolona (7 September)

    Hotels in September

  10. October

    Great

    21° / 10°C

    Rain
    High
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    Medium

    Mild with soft autumn light, though rain increases late in the month. Lovely for truffles, new wine and gentler crowds.

    Hotels in October

  11. November

    Good

    15° / 6°C

    Rain
    High
    Crowds
    Low
    Prices
    Low

    The wettest month, often grey, but peaceful and cheap. Suits art lovers and those chasing new-season olive oil.

    Events: Firenze Marathon · Festival dei Popoli

    Hotels in November

  12. December

    Good

    11° / 3°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    Medium

    Cold but festive, with lights, markets and quiet early weeks. Prices and crowds rise around Christmas and New Year.

    Events: Christmas tree lighting in Piazza del Duomo (8 December) · Santa Croce Christmas Market

    Hotels in December

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