When to go · Florence

Florence in October

Great month. Inside Florence's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.

Key facts

Verdict: Great
Temperature: 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Medium; Italy overall
Prices: Medium; Italy overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Florence

Inside Florence's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.

No other month rates higher than October for Florence in this guide.

Long-term averages

FlorenceHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 11 °C (52 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 52 °F (11 °C), rain on about 8 days
Central Italy, Italy · Florence, Tuscany, Umbria, Romebest weather
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.

Italy overall: Truffle and olive season, autumn colour in Tuscany and Piedmont; St Francis Day (4 Oct) is a national holiday from 2026 — check.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Florence, side by side.

First month

Second month

October: Inside Florence's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.

April: Inside Florence's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.

Florence: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.