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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10.5°C | 2.5°C | 81.4 mm | 11 | 5.9 h | 13.4 km/h | – |
| Feb | 12.5°C | 3.6°C | 97.2 mm | 11 | 7.0 h | 14.8 km/h | – |
| Mar | 15.2°C | 4.9°C | 71.8 mm | 9 | 9.0 h | 16.3 km/h | – |
| Apr | 18.9°C | 7.6°C | 73.6 mm | 10 | 10.5 h | 15.2 km/h | – |
| May | 22.4°C | 11.9°C | 91.2 mm | 14 | 11.5 h | 14.7 km/h | – |
| Jun | 28.3°C | 16.4°C | 55.7 mm | 8 | 13.1 h | 13.7 km/h | – |
| Jul | 31.6°C | 19.2°C | 37.1 mm | 5 | 13.7 h | 14.2 km/h | – |
| Aug | 31.3°C | 19.1°C | 46.4 mm | 7 | 12.5 h | 14.2 km/h | – |
| Sep | 26.3°C | 15.4°C | 100.5 mm | 9 | 10.6 h | 13.7 km/h | – |
| Oct | 21.3°C | 11.7°C | 99.4 mm | 11 | 8.4 h | 13 km/h | – |
| Nov | 15.5°C | 7.9°C | 141.7 mm | 14 | 6.3 h | 13.9 km/h | – |
| Dec | 11.9°C | 4°C | 101.4 mm | 12 | 5.6 h | 12.5 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Florence
Florence (Italy) has a Mediterranean / mild temperate climate with an annual average of around 15 °C. Daytime highs average 20 °C, while nights cool to about 10 °C. The destination sees roughly 997 mm of rainfall per year and 9.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Cradle of the Renaissance — the Uffizi, Brunelleschi's dome on the Duomo, the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno and Michelangelo's David at the Accademia.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: July is the sunniest month with 13.7 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (July, up to 31.6 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to 2.5 °C.
Note: with roughly 29 °C between the hottest and coldest month, picking the right time of year matters a lot here.
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Frequently asked questions about Florence
When is the best time to visit Florence?
The best time to visit Florence: March (avg. 10.1 °C, 9 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Florence?
The warmest month is July with an average of 25.4 °C and daytime highs around 31.6 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 6.5 °C and night-time lows around 2.5 °C.
How many rainy days does Florence have?
May has the most rainy days with 14 rainy days. The driest month is July with 5 rainy days.