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Florence Weather And Best Time To Visit Florence

Planning A Trip To Florence? Here's a snapshot of Florence weather and the best time to visit Florence

The Italian city of Florence is the capital of the Tuscany region and the weather here is transitional Mediterranean with humid and hot summers and mildly cold winters. The city is located at a distance of an hour from the sea and hence experiences a humid climate. Florence has four seasons, namely spring, summer, autumn and winter. Each season has its own characteristic feel and there is something to look forward to all year round.

 

The best time to visit Florence is the spring season that has its own beauty and charm. This lovely city sees a lot of sunshine during the summer months, but during autumn, Florence experiences heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Finally, the winters are cold with moderate snowfall and some amount rainfall as well. Weather in Florence is different in every season, browse through to see when is the best time to take a trip to this gorgeous Italian city.

Spring (March-May)

Spring (March-May):  Florence Weather And Best Time To Visit Florence
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One of the best seasons and the shortest in Florence is spring, starting in the month of March and ending in May. The temperature in Florence during spring rises up to a maximum of 24°C (75.2°F) and drops to a low of 17°C (62.6°F) in the night time. The temperatures during these months are one of the best and most favourable for people to go visit. This season also sees a decent amount of rainfall that averages up to 73.7 mm. The scenery of Florence during spring is worth feasting your eyes on; lush green meadows and colourful fresh flowers make up most of the landscape that you will see during this season.

Summer (June-August)

Summer (June-August):  Florence Weather And Best Time To Visit Florence
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The sun peeps out and eventually shows its true colours during the summers. The summer season that lasts from June to August, is a change from the cool spring and is quite hot. But, you’d be surprised to know that even in the midst of the scorching heat, even in the summers; there are times, when this region sees rainfall and thunderstorms. Temperatures during the daytime are high with mercury showing an average of 31°C (87.8°F) and they reduce during the night to an average of 17°C (62.6°F). July is one of the hottest months with thirteen hours of sunshine a day, but the humidity is comparatively lesser.

Autumn (September-November)

Autumn (September-November):  Florence Weather And Best Time To Visit Florence
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Autumn is the season that sees heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Extending from September to November, autumn in Florence is initially pleasant and warm, but later on starts to get rainy and cold. Temperatures during this time rise to a high of 28°C (82.4°F) and drop to a low of 10°C (50°F) in the night, with rainfall, making the climate even colder. Despite the rain, Florence sees a good amount of sunlight even during this season. The colour of fall in the backdrop of beautiful architecture of the city is something that you will always remember.

Winter (December-February)

Winter (December-February):  Florence Weather And Best Time To Visit Florence
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Winter in Florence starts to set in at the end of October and finally settles in the month of November and is characterised by cool winds. Winter continues until February and the weather is still cold even after that, and it takes a while for the heat to make its way through. Temperature During this time ranges from 3°C (37.4°F) to 12°C (53.6°F); sometimes the temperature reaches sub zero levels, and as a result there is snowfall. The Tramontana winds bring in this cold weather, but even during this time, the city of Florence sees five hours of sunlight, making it the perfect city to go for a vacation, any time of the year!

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