Florence, Italy Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Florence
Florence runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 24 mm (0.9 in) while the wet season peaks in November at 5.2 inches (132 mm). Highs range from 51°F (11°C) to 90°F (32°C).
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 90°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 51°F (11°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 103°F (39°C) high · 19°F (-7°C) low
- Wettest month: November (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: Mediterranean
- Annual swing: 20°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
- Snow: about 2 days a year
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 2
- Average humidity: 74%
Temperatures through the year
Sunshine averages 9.5 hours a day over the year, peaking in July at 13.9 hours. At its warmest, in July, Florence runs to 90°F (32°C) in the afternoon and back to 67°F (19°C) by dawn. January is the coolest month, with highs of 51°F (11°C) and lows near 36°F (2°C). Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 103°F (39°C) and the lowest daily minimum 19°F (-7°C). November is the wettest month at 5.2 inches (132 mm) over 13 days; July is the driest.
Rain, sun and snow
Days and nights are about 10°C apart on average - wider than roughly 77% of the cities we track. Snow falls on roughly 2 days a year, mostly January through February.
How Florence compares
- Florence sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 60°F (15°C) as an annual average, 39.5 inches (1004 mm) of precipitation and 9.5 hours of sun a day.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 36° | 10 | 2.9 in | 6.1 h/day | 9.3 h | 33% | 81% |
| February | 55° | 38° | 10 | 3.6 in | 7.0 h/day | 10.4 h | 37% | 79% |
| March | 60° | 41° | 10 | 3.1 in | 8.7 h/day | 11.8 h | 32% | 73% |
| April | 66° | 46° | 10 | 2.9 in | 10.6 h/day | 13.4 h | 33% | 70% |
| May | 73° | 54° | 14 | 4.1 in | 11.5 h/day | 14.7 h | 45% | 74% |
| June | 83° | 62° | 8 | 2.2 in | 13.1 h/day | 15.4 h | 26% | 68% |
| July | 90° | 67° | 4 | 0.9 in | 13.9 h/day | 15.1 h | 14% | 60% |
| August | 90° | 67° | 6 | 1.7 in | 12.5 h/day | 14.0 h | 19% | 61% |
| September | 80° | 60° | 9 | 4.4 in | 10.6 h/day | 12.4 h | 30% | 70% |
| October | 71° | 53° | 12 | 4.5 in | 8.2 h/day | 10.9 h | 37% | 79% |
| November | 60° | 46° | 13 | 5.2 in | 6.5 h/day | 9.6 h | 42% | 83% |
| December | 54° | 39° | 12 | 4.1 in | 5.6 h/day | 8.9 h | 39% | 85% |
Florence month by month
Average high and low for each month, with the bar showing where it sits in Florence's year (left is the coldest night, right is the warmest afternoon).
January
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 6.1 h
- Daylight
- 9.3 h
February
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 7.0 h
- Daylight
- 10.4 h
March
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 8.7 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
April
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 10.6 h
- Daylight
- 13.4 h
May
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 11.5 h
- Daylight
- 14.7 h
June
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 13.1 h
- Daylight
- 15.4 h
July
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 13.9 h
- Daylight
- 15.1 h
August
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 12.5 h
- Daylight
- 14.0 h
September
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 10.6 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 8.2 h
- Daylight
- 10.9 h
November
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 6.5 h
- Daylight
- 9.6 h
December
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 5.6 h
- Daylight
- 8.9 h
Warmer places to go, by month: January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
Seasons in Florence
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Florence runs cool rather than cold, with daytime highs averaging 66°F (19°C) and nights around 47°F (8°C); rain falls on around 34 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.3 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Florence is hot, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 65°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 18 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 13.2 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Florence settles into easy warmth: 70°F (21°C) by day, 53°F (12°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 33 of the 90 days.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Florence is brisk and cold: 53°F (12°C) by day, 38°F (3°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 33 of the 90 days.
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Best time to visit Florence
March to April and September to October is the sweet spot for Florence - the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable. Expect 72°F (22°C) in the afternoon and around 10 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in March.
Pack for Florence with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection, a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and a compact umbrella or rain shell. Even in July, lows of 67°F (19°C) make an extra layer worth the space.
Florence temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need the precipitation in other units? The mm-to-inches rainfall converter handles it.