Temperature range
Typical highs and lows
High30.3°C
Low1.9°C
The broad yearly range between warm daytime highs and the coolest overnight lows.
Italy Florence, Italy
The climate in Florence is continental, with annual average temperatures spanning 10°C / 49°F during January up to 30°C / 86°F in August.
Annual rainfall patterns show an average of 77 mm / 3 inches per month, with November being the wettest (129 mm / 5.1 inches) and July the driest (27 mm / 1.1 inches).
The UV index ranges from 2 in December to 8 in June, so strong sun protection is essential during summer months.
Daylight hours range from about 9 hours in December to 15.4 hours in June.
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Climate overview
Climate at a glance
The big-picture stats that matter for planning your visit to Florence.
Rain pattern
Wettest point of the year
129 mm
November carries the highest typical rainfall load.
Sun exposure
Typical peak UV band
Moderate (5.4)
A fast read on how strong midday sun typically gets across the year.
Daylight window
Seasonal daylight range
9 hrsto15 hrs
Useful for gauging how much sightseeing time you get in shorter versus longer seasons.
Wind profile
Typical breeze strength
8 km/h
March is typically the breeziest month.
Humidity
Typical moisture range
62 %to84 %
A quick signal for how dry, comfortable, or heavy the air tends to feel.
When should I go?
Our top-rated months for visiting Florence, based on long-term weather comfort and conditions
Typical weather by month
Compare all monthsTip: click on a card to see detailed daily weather averages for that month.
How Florence compares
See how it ranks against the rest of Italy for key metrics.
HOTTEST (AVG)
in Italy
#4 / 6
COOLEST (AVG)
in Italy
#2 / 6
WETTEST (TOTAL)
in Italy
#4 / 6
WINDIEST (AVG)
in Italy
#5 / 6
HIGHEST UV
in Italy
#4 / 6
MOST HUMID
in Italy
#3 / 6
Short term outlook
Visiting soon? Here's the next 7 days of weather for Florence, or see an hourly breakdown for the next 14 days.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
How does the weather in Florence feel over the year?
On a typical year, you can expect highs around 19°C (66°F) and lows near 10°C (50°F). Conditions usually feel mild in the daytime and cool once the sun goes down. Expect a mix of sun and cloud across the year.
When is the best time to visit Florence for dry weather?
When is sun exposure strongest in Florence?
UV tends to peak in June, when UV levels are often high (around 8). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Is Florence a windy place?
Across the year, average winds sit around 8 km/h (5 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 56 km/h (35 mph). Overall it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.
How much daylight does Florence get?
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.