When to go · Florence
Florence in January
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Italy: Cold north, mild south; winter sales from early January; ski season in full swing; short museum queues in Rome and Florence.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Italy overall
- Prices
- Low
- Italy overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Italy: Cold north, mild south; winter sales from early January; ski season in full swing; short museum queues in Rome and Florence.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- FlorenceHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °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
- Low
- Prices · Italy overall
- Low
Italy overall: Cold north, mild south; winter sales from early January; ski season in full swing; short museum queues in Rome and Florence.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Florence, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Apr: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Apr: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 8 (better)
Apr: 9
Crowds
Jan: Low
Apr: High
Prices
Jan: Low
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Apr: 1
January: Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Italy: Cold north, mild south; winter sales from early January; ski season in full swing; short museum queues in Rome and Florence.
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