Monthly climate guide
Florence weather in August
With highs near 30°C (86°F) and lows around 17°C (62°F), August feels hot in Florence. Rainfall averages about 35 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 6°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- Just 50 km apart, but Florence runs about 3°C cooler than Siena this month.
- It cools down fast from here: September is about 6°C cooler.
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 13°C apart.
- Plan Florence Cathedral (Duomo) for the cooler hours — early morning is best.
August is typically Florence's warmest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
30°C
86°F
Avg low
17°C
62°F
Rainfall
35 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
58%
relative
Sky
28%
cloud · mostly sunny
Florence weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 44°F | 0°C / 32°F | 51 mm | 90% | 65% |
| February | 7°C / 45°F | 0°C / 32°F | 78 mm | 88% | 64% |
| March | 11°C / 52°F | 2°C / 36°F | 68 mm | 82% | 58% |
| April | 16°C / 61°F | 6°C / 42°F | 53 mm | 77% | 60% |
| May | 20°C / 67°F | 9°C / 48°F | 67 mm | 75% | 61% |
| June | 26°C / 78°F | 14°C / 57°F | 44 mm | 65% | 41% |
| July | 30°C / 85°F | 16°C / 61°F | 39 mm | 58% | 30% |
| August | 30°C / 86°F | 17°C / 62°F | 35 mm | 58% | 28% |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 13°C / 55°F | 63 mm | 70% | 47% |
| October | 18°C / 65°F | 9°C / 47°F | 84 mm | 80% | 56% |
| November | 12°C / 54°F | 5°C / 41°F | 96 mm | 90% | 66% |
| December | 8°C / 46°F | 1°C / 35°F | 57 mm | 90% | 61% |
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
- Sunglasses
Is August a good time to visit Florence?
Our Florence guide recommends: April to May or September to October — summer is hot and heavily crowded.
Reserve Uffizi Gallery tickets online — the walk-up queue routinely stretches for hours in high season.
Best time to visit Florence →Other Italy cities in August
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Florence in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Florence?
August is a reasonable time for Florence: highs around 30°C and about 35 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Florence in August?
Average highs are about 30°C (86°F) and average lows about 17°C (62°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Florence in August?
Florence typically gets around 35 mm of rain in August — fairly dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
When is the best time to visit Florence?
April to May or September to October — summer is hot and heavily crowded.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Florence (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.