Climate in Florence — Annual Weather Overview
Florence has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. The hottest month is July (average high 32.7°C) and the coolest is January (10.9°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 21.8°C swing between July highs and January lows. Annual rainfall totals around 1051mm. December is the wettest month at 158.1mm, while July averages just 22.8mm. Average daily sunshine is 9.5 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 19.1°C, 215mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 31.3°C, 180mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 21.8°C, 363mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 12.3°C, 292mm rain.
Florence — Monthly Temperatures
Florence — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Florence stays reasonable all year.
Florence weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.9°C | 2.6°C | 77.9mm | 6.0h | 9 | 10/10 |
| February | 13.5°C | 3.7°C | 56.3mm | 7.5h | 8 | 10/10 |
| March | 15.4°C | 4.3°C | 53.7mm | 9.4h | 7 | 10/10 |
| April | 18.4°C | 6.8°C | 79.2mm | 10.6h | 11 | 10/10 |
| May | 23.4°C | 12.3°C | 82.3mm | 11.4h | 12 | 10/10 |
| June | 28.9°C | 16.6°C | 82.5mm | 12.9h | 8 | 10/10 |
| July | 32.7°C | 19.1°C | 22.8mm | 13.9h | 4 | 10/10 |
| August | 32.3°C | 19.4°C | 74.7mm | 12.3h | 7 | 10/10 |
| September | 27.5°C | 15.7°C | 128.9mm | 10.6h | 8 | 9/10 |
| October | 21.9°C | 12.0°C | 108.6mm | 8.5h | 10 | 9/10 |
| November | 15.9°C | 7.8°C | 125.6mm | 6.5h | 12 | 9/10 |
| December | 12.4°C | 4.8°C | 158.1mm | 4.8h | 17 | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Florence have?
Florence has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. Average highs range from 10.9°C in January to 32.7°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Florence?
July is the hottest month in Florence, with average highs of 32.7°C and lows of 19.1°C.
What is the coldest month in Florence?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 10.9°C and lows of 2.6°C.
What is the wettest month in Florence?
December is the wettest month, averaging 158.1mm of rainfall over around 17 rainy days.
How much rain does Florence get per year?
Florence receives around 1051mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (22.8mm).
When is the best time to visit Florence?
The best time to visit Florence is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.