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Top sights in Florence
- Florence Cathedral – 13th-century cathedral in Florence, Italy
- Uffizi Gallery – Palace and art museum in Florence, Italy
- Ponte Vecchio – Bridge in Florence, Italy
- Galleria dell'Accademia – Art museum in Florence, Italy
- Palazzo Pitti – Renaissance palace and museum in Florence, Italy
- Piazzale Michelangelo – Square in Florence, Italy
- Piazza della Signoria – Square in Florence, Italy
- Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence – Franciscan church in Florence, Italy
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
Top-rated tours in Florence
Planning your trip to Florence
Best time to visit
April to June and September to October offer the best balance of weather and crowds. Summer is hot and the main museums are crowded; winter is cooler and much quieter, a good time for museum-focused trips.
How many days you need
Two to three days covers the Duomo, the Uffizi, the Accademia and the Oltrarno neighborhood across the river. Add a day or two for day trips to Siena, Pisa, Lucca or the Chianti countryside.
Getting around
The historic center is small and flat, and almost everything is walkable. Much of the center is a restricted traffic zone, so driving in is not practical. Regional trains and buses connect to nearby Tuscan towns. Reserve timed tickets for the Uffizi, the Accademia and the Duomo climb ahead, as they sell out.
What to skip
Waiting in long walk-up lines for the big museums wastes hours in high season; booking a time slot in advance avoids most of it. Restaurants right around the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria tend to be pricier and less interesting than those a few streets away.
Where to stay in Florence
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Best time to visit Florence
The most comfortable months in Florence are April to June and September to October, with average daytime highs of 66 to 84°F (19 to 29°C) and 8 to 14 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 91°F (33°C), and January the coolest at 51°F (11°C). December sees the most rain, around 15 days, while July is the driest with about 4.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 60 | 10 | Shoulder: 51°F (11°C), 10 rainy days |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 70 | 8 | Shoulder: 57°F (14°C), 8 rainy days |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 60 | 8 | Shoulder: 60°F (16°C), 8 rainy days |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 60 | 11 | Best: 11 rainy days |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 60 | 14 | Best: 14 rainy days |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 40 | 8 | Best: 8 rainy days |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 30 | 4 | Shoulder: 91°F (33°C), 4 rainy days |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 40 | 6 | Shoulder: 91°F (33°C), 6 rainy days |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70 | 10 | Best: 10 rainy days |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 80 | 12 | Best: 12 rainy days |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 100 | 13 | Shoulder: 61°F (16°C), 13 rainy days |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 70 | 15 | Avoid: among the wettest, 15 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals.
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Florence: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Florence?
- The best time to visit Florence is April to June and September to October, when average highs run 66 to 84°F (19 to 29°C) with 8 to 14 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 91°F (33°C) on average, and January the coolest at 51°F (11°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Florence?
- December, with roughly 15 days of rain. The driest is July, with about 4. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Florence?
- July is the warmest month, averaging 91°F (33°C) by day and 66°F (19°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 51°F (11°C) by day and 36°F (2°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Florence?
- The wettest months in Florence are May and October to December, with 12 to 15 rainy days a month. July is the driest.
- How many days do you need in Florence?
- Two to three days covers the Duomo, the Uffizi, the Accademia and the Oltrarno neighborhood across the river. Add a day or two for day trips to Siena, Pisa, Lucca or the Chianti countryside.
- How do I get around Florence?
- The historic center is small and flat, and almost everything is walkable. Much of the center is a restricted traffic zone, so driving in is not practical. Regional trains and buses connect to nearby Tuscan towns. Reserve timed tickets for the Uffizi, the Accademia and the Duomo climb ahead, as they sell out.
- Is it safe to travel to Italy right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Italy on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Italy before you book.
- What other places are near Florence?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Florence are Bologna (50 miles), Verona (120 miles), Venice (130 miles).
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