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Florence in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Florence in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in Florence in October 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
October could be a good time to visit Florence, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +68°F, and there are typically 9 sunny days in October. However, expect about 12 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 103 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
103 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Florence has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Florence in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Florence for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +77°F with a maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +48°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 54% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +91°F to +68°F.

Is Florence warm or cold in October?

Florence is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +77°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +61°F to +54°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Florence:

Climate in Florence in October

Florence weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+77°F+68°F+57°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+34°F+27°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+91°F+73°F
Rainfall
80 mm103 mm115 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
68%76%79%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
1396
Cloudy days
578
Rainy days
91214
Snowy days
000

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +77°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +68°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 80 mm to 103 mm. Humidity rises from 68% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 13 sunny days in September to 9 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Florence in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Florence is gradually increasing during October, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Florence based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 185 mm, with a 45% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 47 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Florence, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Florence wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 47% chance of precipitation and 115 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 27 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Florence?

This is the weather in Florence in October 2023:
1 October
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+91°F
2 October
☀️
+90°F
3 October
☀️
+84°F
4 October
☀️
+83°F
5 October
☀️
+85°F
6 October
☀️
+85°F
7 October
☀️
+84°F
8 October
☀️
+83°F
9 October
☀️
+80°F
10 October
☀️
+79°F
11 October
☀️
+81°F
12 October
☀️
+81°F
13 October
☀️
+80°F
14 October
☀️
+80°F
15 October
🌧️
+77°F
16 October
☀️
+69°F
17 October
☁️
+75°F
18 October
🌧️
+66°F
19 October
🌧️
+74°F
20 October
🌧️
+80°F
21 October
🌧️
+71°F
22 October
☀️
+71°F
23 October
☁️
+72°F
24 October
🌧️
+71°F
25 October
🌧️
+66°F
26 October
🌧️
+69°F
27 October
🌧️
+71°F
28 October
☁️
+72°F
29 October
🌧️
+75°F
30 October
☁️
+74°F
31 October
🌧️
+68°F
In October 2023 Florence had 16 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Florence climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Florence in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+63°F) and the highest in 2022 (+72°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 499 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1440 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Florence in October:

Is October a good time to visit Florence?

It’s always a good time to visit Florence, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Florence in October?

October has mild temperatures in Florence. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Florence rainy in October?

Florence is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Florence in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Florence in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Italy

Check out the weather for other cities in Italy.

Monthly weather in Florence

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Florence, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.