Florence Weather
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Florence has four distinct seasons. Winters are cold and windy, and summers are quite hot.
Winter in Florence
In December, January and February days are short and cold. Average high temperatures are in the 40s and low temperatures in the 30s. If you go during that period, pack a warm coat and an umbrella. Occasionaly it even snows in Florence in the winter. Florence is much less crowded in the winter than during other seasons. You can tour many of the city's museums and churches, or go shopping.
Spring in Florence
In late March average high temperature is in the 60s and days begin to lengthen. By May average high temperature is in the 70s. If you travel during this period, pack a warm jacket since nights can be quite cold. In the spring, it may also rain in Florence. May and early June is a great time to visit Florence since days are longer and warmer.
Summer in Florence
July and August are the hottest months in Italy - high average temperature is almost 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Visitors cool off inside museums and churches. Nights are warm and many restaurants have outdoor service. Most Italians leave their cities in July and August. There are, however, many tourists during the summer. If you go in July and August, look for hotel deals since technically summer is low season in Italian cities.
Fall in Florence
Many people find that early fall is the best time to visit Tuscany. Temperatures begin to drop in late October and November, and there is more rain.
