When to go · Florence
Florence in February
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Italy: Venice Carnival fills the lagoon for about ten days before Lent; otherwise quiet and cheap; Dolomites busy at weekends.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Italy overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Italy overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Italy: Venice Carnival fills the lagoon for about ten days before Lent; otherwise quiet and cheap; Dolomites busy at weekends.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in February
- FlorenceHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 8 days
- Central Italy, Italy · Florence, Tuscany, Umbria, Romecool
Rome and Florence reach 35–40 °C (95–104 °F) in July–August; November is the wettest month. Spring and autumn are the long sweet spots.Rome and Florence reach 95–104 °F (35–40 °C) in July–August; November is the wettest month. Spring and autumn are the long sweet spots.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Italy overall
- Medium
- Prices · Italy overall
- Medium
Italy overall: Venice Carnival fills the lagoon for about ten days before Lent; otherwise quiet and cheap; Dolomites busy at weekends.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Florence, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Apr: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Feb: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Apr: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 8 (better)
Apr: 9
Crowds
Feb: Medium
Apr: High
Prices
Feb: Medium
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Apr: 1
February: Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Italy: Venice Carnival fills the lagoon for about ten days before Lent; otherwise quiet and cheap; Dolomites busy at weekends.
April: Inside Florence's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Florence: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket