Climate Insights for Florence

Tuscany, Italy

Hottest
August
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
January
2°C low36°F low
Wettest
November
136 mm rain5.3 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Florence is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 993 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 136 mm of rainfall. Florence is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.The climate in Florence is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 39.1 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 5.3 in of rainfall. Florence is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 36°F. Light snow can occur between January and March.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 2°FebMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 4°MarMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°AprMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 7°MayMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 12°JunMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 16°JulMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 19°AugMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°SepMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 15°OctMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°NovMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 7°DecMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 4°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 48°FAverage: 42°FMin: 36°FFebMax: 53°FAverage: 45°FMin: 38°FMarMax: 57°FAverage: 49°FMin: 41°FAprMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 45°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 53°FJunMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 61°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 66°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 65°FSepMax: 77°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FOctMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FNovMax: 57°FAverage: 50°FMin: 45°FDecMax: 50°FAverage: 44°FMin: 39°F
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Temperatures in Florence vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Florence vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 42°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 4mmFebPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 4mmMarPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 136mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 1mm
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0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0in
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Florence is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 993 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 136 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 26 mm. That's 109 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 11cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Florence is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 39.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 in. That's 4.3 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 4in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
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Wind Speed

Florence is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Florence is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan6°42°F
Feb7°45°F
Mar9°49°F
Apr12°54°F
May16°61°F
Jun22°71°F
Jul25°76°F
Aug24°76°F
Sep20°68°F
Oct15°59°F
Nov10°50°F
Dec7°44°F

The best time to visit Florence is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 58 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Florence is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.3 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 36°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Florence based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Florence based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C36 °F
9 °C48 °F
8 km/h5 mph
83 mm3.3 in
4 cm1 in
Feb
4 °C38 °F
11 °C53 °F
8 km/h5 mph
98 mm3.9 in
4 cm2 in
Mar
5 °C41 °F
14 °C57 °F
9 km/h5 mph
86 mm3.4 in
1 cm1 in
Apr
7 °C45 °F
17 °C63 °F
8 km/h5 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
May
12 °C53 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h5 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C61 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
19 °C66 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C65 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C58 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h4 mph
95 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C52 °F
20 °C68 °F
7 km/h5 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C45 °F
14 °C57 °F
8 km/h5 mph
136 mm5.3 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
4 °C39 °F
10 °C50 °F
7 km/h4 mph
109 mm4.3 in
1 cm0 in