Italy
Things to do in Florence
Cooking classes, wine tours and day trips and more, with the best month for each. Florence is most comfortable for sightseeing in March to June and September–October.
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- Cooking classes
- Wine tours
- Day trips
- Walking tours
- Food tours
- Bike tours
- Boat tours
- Hot air balloon rides
- Private tours
Popular tours in Florence
The Best Tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici TalesFrom $3View 
Cinque Terre Day Tour with Optional Pisa from FlorenceFrom $42View 
City Sightseeing Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Bus TourFrom $26View 
Cinque Terre and Pisa Full Day Tour from FlorenceFrom $86View 
Florence Duomo Guided Tour with Dedicated EntranceFrom $34View 
The Best of Florence Walking Tour in a Small GroupFrom $56View
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What to book in Florence
Florence month by month
Florence weather by month
Averages for Florence, 1991–2020. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 52 (11) | 55 (13) | 61 (16) | 68 (20) | 76 (24) | 84 (29) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 81 (27) | 71 (22) | 60 (16) | 53 (11) |
| Low °F (°C) | 36 (2) | 37 (3) | 41 (5) | 47 (8) | 53 (12) | 61 (16) | 65 (18) | 65 (19) | 59 (15) | 52 (11) | 44 (6) | 37 (3) |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:03 pm | 5:44 pm | 6:20 pm | 7:58 pm | 8:33 pm | 8:59 pm | 8:55 pm | 8:20 pm | 7:26 pm | 6:32 pm | 4:50 pm | 4:38 pm |
Day trips from Florence
- Pisa 43 mi
- The Leaning Tower on the Field of Miracles, an hour by train.
- Lucca 38 mi
- A walled town where you can cycle on the ramparts.
- San Gimignano 24 mi
- A hill town of medieval stone towers and Vernaccia wine.
- Arezzo 38 mi
- Piero della Francesca's frescoes and a big monthly antiques fair.
- Pistoia 20 mi
- A small, unhurried city with a fine cathedral square.
- Fiesole 2 mi
- A hill town above Florence with Etruscan and Roman ruins and views.
- Chianti 17 mi
- Vineyard country between Florence and Siena.
- Greve 14 mi
- The main market town of Chianti, with wine shops on its square.
- Panzano 14 mi
- A Chianti village with a famous butcher's shop and wine estates.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Florence?
For walking around and sightseeing, March to June and September–October. August is the warmest month at about 90°F (32°C), and January the coolest at about 52°F (11°C).
What is the rainiest month in Florence?
November, with about 10 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.