Florence Italy Weather

Florence, Italy, Average Daily Temperatures and Precipitation

You see quite a rise in the summer temperatures in Florence. Florentines head for the hills (Fiesole) or Tuscan beaches on the dog days of summer.

Florence: Best Time to Visit

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The best times of the year to go to Florence are from late April through early June. Like Rome, late September and early October are the best times to go in fall, although you can expect about 9 days of rain in October. Still, it's the time of wine harvest festivals and the start of the winter white truffle season is usually early November, so you can't be afraid of a little drizzle.

In July and August, the streets of Florence will reflect the heat, and Florentines will head out to the hills and lakes. Fiesole is a popular destination, as it sits on a hill where, if the skies are clear, you can peer down upon Florence.

Where to Stay

Florence can get crammed with tourists in the summer. In 2011 a record 12 million hotel rooms were filled. That's a lot of rooms. That's a lot of congestion in the streets.

For my money, I'd rather rent a place outside the city, and take public transportation into Florence when I wanted to visit its vaunted museums and attractions. An alternative is to rent an apartment in the city that you'll feel comfortable relaxing in after a long day's sightseeing. HomeAway offers a selection of over 7000 properties in Tuscany, over 1,00 in the vicinity of Florence.

What to Do in Florence

It may be enough for you to walk around the art city on your own to take in the Renaissance spirit, ducking into interesting churches for your dose of free art. But if you're there for a while, you'll want to do something special, and we've listed some of our favorite tours, walks and rides that bring out the spirit of life in Florence. See: Florence Tours.

Tourism Information: Florence, Italy

Florence Map showing Tourist Attractions and Recommended Hotels

Florence, Italy Travel Essentials

Top Ten Things to Do in Florence

Florence Hostels

Florence Attractions Map - get a map with the top attractions pinned to it.

Florence, Italy Tours - not just your ordinary, umbrella toting guides for these tours; you might actually learn something useful, or do something you've wanted to do, like see Florence while gliding around in a Segway.

Florence Recommended Hotels

Florence Transportation Tips

Florence Museum Tickets (Reserve online, avoid the long lines)

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