Florence Weather

Although the scenery of Florence is gorgeous all year round, the spring and early fall are ideal seasons for traveling. During the spring, the weather is mild and relatively warm, but the city is usually crowded with tourists. By the summer, especially July and August, the weather is increasingly hot and dry, and the sunflower fields, characteristic of Tuscany, begin to brown. Try to visit when the weather cools in late September, as it remains mild until the end of fall in early November and the intense season of tourism beings to taper off. During this time, not only are the attractions less crowded, but the weather is usually in the sixties, and perfect for walking around from place to place. Although it occasionally snows in Florence and the city can be picturesque while blanketed in white, the winter is not the best time to visit. Temperatures can reach to the twenties and thirties, making tours and sightseeing particularly uncomfortable.