Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Florence in January
This is the coldest month in Florence: highs average 48°F (9°C) and lows 36°F (2°C), with about 2.2 in (55 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 57/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 48°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 36°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (55 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 05 min
- Comfort score
- 57/100 · Fair
What January feels like
Afternoons only reach about 48°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 36°F (2°C).
About 2.2 in (55 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's January.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 05 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April – June and September & October.
- Comfort holds steady from December (59 → 57/100).
- Our Tuscany Hill Towns route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Insulated jackethighs only 48°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Florence in January
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
All'Antico Vinaio
Huge schiacciata sandwiches stuffed with salumi and pecorino.
Uffizi Gallery
Botticelli, Leonardo, Raphael and the core of Renaissance painting.
Piazzale Michelangelo
Terrace above the city with views over the Duomo and red rooftops.
Le Volpi e l'Uva
Small wine bar by Piazza de' Rossi pouring Tuscan wines by the glass.
Boboli Gardens
Formal Medici gardens behind Palazzo Pitti with grottoes and city views.
Nearby in January
- Chianti in January~13 mi · highs 47°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Siena in January~31 mi · highs 46°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Val d'Orcia in January~52 mi · highs 45°F, 2.3 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Piran in January~166 mi · highs 46°F, 2.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~571 m to Florence's ~60 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Florence in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Florence?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 57/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April – June and September & October. Expect highs of 48°F (9°C) and 2.2 in (55 mm) of rain. Our Tuscany Hill Towns route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Florence in January?
Average highs are 48°F (9°C) and average lows 36°F (2°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Florence in January?
Not much: about 2.2 in (55 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.0 in (737 mm).
What should I pack for Florence in January?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 48°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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