In general the best time to visit Florence is probably July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +86°F in August and it has 17 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Florence in different months
This is the average weather in Florence for each month based on historic data:
In July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 18 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +66°F to +86°F.
February, March, April, May, June, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +81°F during June.
In January, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 52 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 115 mm in November.
Climate in Florence
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Florence for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+63°F
+70°F
+81°F
+88°F
+97°F
+102°F
+104°F
+106°F
+93°F
+91°F
+73°F
+72°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+48°F
+52°F
+57°F
+64°F
+72°F
+81°F
+86°F
+86°F
+77°F
+68°F
+57°F
+50°F
Minimum Temperature
+3°F
+9°F
+12°F
+30°F
+41°F
+46°F
+52°F
+52°F
+43°F
+34°F
+27°F
+7°F
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
76
71
68
68
68
65
61
63
68
76
79
79
Rain, mm
67
66
75
82
73
45
27
39
80
103
115
94
Snow, mm
2
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Average wind speed, m/s
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Sunny Days
8
9
10
8
9
12
18
17
13
9
6
7
Cloud Days
9
8
8
6
6
6
4
4
5
7
8
8
Rainy Days
12
10
13
14
13
9
6
7
9
12
14
14
Snowy Days
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Florence during the whole year:
The hottest month in Florence is August with average maximum temperature going up to +86°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +37°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Florence looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Florence is December with average humidity going up to 79%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 61%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Florence during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 18 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 27 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 14 rainy days and 115 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Florence during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 1 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Florence:
What is the hottest month in Florence?
The hottest month in Florence is August with average maximum temperature of +86°F.
What is the coldest month in Florence?
The coldest month in Florence is January with minimum temperatures of +37°F.
Is Florence worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Florence could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Florence?
if you're looking to visit Florence when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, October, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 27 mm of rain.
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.