Monthly climate guide
Florence weather in February
With highs near 7°C (45°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F), February feels cold in Florence. Rainfall averages about 78 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as January and 4°C cooler than March.
What stands out in February
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low 0°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
- February brings late winter to Florence.
- Just 50 km apart, but Florence runs about 3°C cooler than Siena this month.
- Only one month is cooler in Florence than February.
Avg high
7°C
45°F
Avg low
0°C
32°F
Rainfall
78 mm
some rain
Humidity
88%
relative
Sky
64%
cloud · often cloudy
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 February
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is February 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 February
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Florence in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Florence?
February is cool in Florence, with highs around 7°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Florence in February?
Average highs are about 7°C (45°F) and average lows about 0°C (32°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Florence in February?
Florence typically gets around 78 mm of rain in February — some rain.
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.