Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Florence in October
Florence cools off: highs slip to 69°F (21°C), from 79°F in September, with lows of 52°F (11°C) and about 3.3 in (84 mm) of rain.
At 85/100 for comfort (5th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 69°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 52°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (84 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 45 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What October feels like
Highs near 69°F (21°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 52°F (11°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.3 in (84 mm).
Plan around October
October is one of Florence's best months on the climate data.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (October – December), which brings about 9.8 in (250 mm) in total.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by November, the score drops to 70/100.
- Comfort slips from 90/100 in September to 85/100.
- October sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Tuscany Hill Towns route recommends.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 52°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Florence in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Uffizi Gallery
Botticelli, Leonardo, Raphael and the core of Renaissance painting.
Galleria dell'Accademia
Home of Michelangelo's David and his unfinished Prisoners.
Le Volpi e l'Uva
Small wine bar by Piazza de' Rossi pouring Tuscan wines by the glass.
Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
Historic pharmacy founded by Dominican friars, selling perfumes and soaps.
All'Antico Vinaio
Huge schiacciata sandwiches stuffed with salumi and pecorino.
Nearby in October
- Chianti in October~13 mi · highs 69°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Siena in October~31 mi · highs 68°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Val d'Orcia in October~52 mi · highs 66°F, 3.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Piran in October~166 mi · highs 66°F, 4.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Florence?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 69°F (21°C) and 3.3 in (84 mm) of rain. October is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Tuscany Hill Towns route recommends.
How hot is Florence in October?
Average highs are 69°F (21°C) and average lows 52°F (11°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Florence in October?
Some: about 3.3 in (84 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.0 in (737 mm).
What should I pack for Florence in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 52°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Florence
Routes in season in October
- Tuscany Hill Towns Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Planning Florence in October?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.