AI-generatedFlorence at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jul, Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,490 h
- Rain a year
- 912 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 50 m
Climate in Florence
Florence has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,490 hours of sunshine a year, Florence is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – July, September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
07:2818:33
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Florence in October?
In October, Florence is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Florence.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:28 – 18:33
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 58 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %49 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Florence
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.6 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Florence, 50 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Florence
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Florence: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Florence has about 11 rainy days with 112 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29 | 9° | 2° | 4.6 h | 10 | 74 |
| FebruaryFeb | 40 | 11° | 2° | 5.4 h | 9 | 78 |
| MarchMar | 59 | 14° | 4° | 6.2 h | 10 | 75 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 18° | 7° | 6.7 h | 11 | 78 |
| MayMay | 85 | 22° | 11° | 8.0 h | 10 | 71 |
| JuneJun | 96 | 27° | 16° | 9.3 h | 6 | 38 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 30° | 19° | 10.6 h | 4 | 29 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 30° | 19° | 9.7 h | 6 | 38 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 25° | 15° | 7.4 h | 9 | 89 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 19° | 11° | 5.6 h | 11 | 112 |
| NovemberNov | 45 | 14° | 6° | 4.4 h | 13 | 134 |
| DecemberDec | 27 | 10° | 3° | 3.9 h | 12 | 97 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
43.78° N, 11.25° E · 50 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Florence
The best time to visit Florence is from May to July and in September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is November with 134 mm of precipitation.
Florence through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Florence in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Florence in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Florence in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–25 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Florence in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–11 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Florence for you.
Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov
12 or more rainy days
Florence month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January9° · 5 h
In January, Florence is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Florence.
Florence in January40February11° · 5 h
In February, Florence is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Florence.
Florence in February59March14° · 6 h
In March, Florence is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Florence.
Florence in March75April18° · 7 h
In April, Florence is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Florence.
Florence in April85May22° · 8 h
In May, Florence is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Florence.
Florence in May96June27° · 9 h
In June, Florence is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Florence.
Florence in June84July30° · 11 h
In July, Florence is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Florence.
Florence in July80August30° · 10 h
In August, Florence is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Florence.
Florence in August85September25° · 7 h
In September, Florence is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 89 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Florence.
Florence in September73October19° · 6 h
In October, Florence is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Florence.
Florence in October45November14° · 4 h
In November, Florence is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 134 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Florence.
Florence in November27December10° · 4 h
In December, Florence is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Florence.
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Florence vs. Rimini
In October Rimini has the better holiday weather (score 79 vs. 73). During the day Rimini is 1 °C warmer than Florence.
| in October | Florence | Rimini |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 73 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 20° |
| Sea | – | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Jul, Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Italy in October: the best places
In October, Florence ranks 6 of 24 destinations in this country.
- Palermo24°23°80
- 2Naples21°22°78
- 3Venice18°19°77
- 4Rome21°77
- 5Sirmione18°76
- 6FlorenceThis page19°73
- 7Milan18°73
- 8Cagliari23°22°73
Planning a trip to Florence
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h
- Distance
- 1,220 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Florence
When is the best time to visit Florence?
The best time to visit Florence is from May to July and in September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Florence?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Florence?
The wettest month is November with 134 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Florence get?
Florence gets around 2,490 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Florence in?
Florence uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Florence?
A nonstop flight from London to Florence takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,220 km.
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