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For the most comfortable weather in Florence, aim for April – June and September & October. September tops our comfort score at 90/100, with highs around 79°F (26°C) and 2.6 in (66 mm) of rain. March and July & August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 48°F to 91°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 29.0 in (737 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 48°F9°C | 50°F10°C | 57°F14°C | 65°F19°C | 74°F23°C | 84°F29°C | 91°F33°C | 90°F32°C | 79°F26°C | 69°F21°C | 58°F14°C | 50°F10°C |
| Avg low | 36°F2°C | 37°F3°C | 41°F5°C | 47°F9°C | 55°F13°C | 63°F17°C | 67°F20°C | 67°F19°C | 59°F15°C | 52°F11°C | 45°F7°C | 38°F4°C |
| Rain | 2.2 in55 mm | 2.6 in66 mm | 2.5 in63 mm | 2.2 in57 mm | 2.5 in63 mm | 1.7 in44 mm | 1.3 in33 mm | 1.6 in40 mm | 2.6 in66 mm | 3.3 in84 mm | 3.8 in96 mm | 2.8 in70 mm |
| Humidity | 91% | 88% | 83% | 79% | 74% | 66% | 58% | 60% | 70% | 81% | 90% | 91% |
| Cloud | 70% | 67% | 65% | 62% | 62% | 46% | 31% | 34% | 50% | 60% | 69% | 67% |
| Comfort | 57 | 60 | 74 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 76 | 78 | 90 | 85 | 70 | 59 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~571 m (1,873 ft) to Florence's ~60 m (197 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 48–50°F (9–10°C) and lows down to 36°F (2°C). About 7.5 in (191 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. Comfort scores bottom out in December – February; the season averages 59/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 57°F highs in March to 74°F by May. About 7.2 in (183 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 41°F (5°C). April & May are among the best-scoring months (season average 83/100).
Peak warmth: highs of 84–91°F (29–33°C). It's the driest season, with only about 4.6 in (117 mm) of rain, 16% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 63°F (17°C). Comfort peaks here: June ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 80/100.
Temperatures slide from 79°F highs in September to 58°F by November. It's the wettest season, with about 9.7 in (246 mm) of rain, 33% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 45°F (7°C). September & October are among the best-scoring months (season average 82/100).
By comfort score: 7 Great, 3 Good and 2 Fair. Great months: April – October. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Florence, aim for April – June and September & October. September tops our comfort score at 90/100, with highs around 79°F (26°C) and 2.6 in (66 mm) of rain. March and July & August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
November is the wettest month, averaging about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with about 1.3 in (33 mm). The yearly total is around 29.0 in (737 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 36°F (2°C) and highs of 48°F (9°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 91°F (33°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 61%, and highs peak around 91°F (33°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.
Not on average: even in January, the coldest month, lows average 36°F (2°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.
Poll the group on April – June and September & October dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
