Month guide · Florence · Italy
Florence in July
What July is really like in Florence: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Benjamín Núñez González, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 15.1 hours of daylight. The hottest month, with heatwaves pushing past 35°C; sightsee early, rest at midday and stay out late when the city cools.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 15.1 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Florence: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with June (29°C (84°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:47
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:55
- Daylight
- About 15.1 hours
Summer (June–August). Long, hot evenings, Calcio Storico and open-air events, but peak crowds, the highest prices and heat that makes midday sightseeing hard.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Estate Fiorentina — summer programme of open-air cinema and concerts (usually June–September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Palace · Oltrarno
Palazzo Pitti
Pair it with the Boboli Gardens on the same visit; the garden entrance is through the palace courtyard.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Religious site · Santa Croce
Basilica of Santa Croce
The great Franciscan church is Italy's pantheon, with the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli and Rossini and a monument to Dante.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
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Museum · Santa Croce
Bargello National Museum
Go when the Uffizi and Accademia queues are at their longest; the Bargello is rarely crowded and sits between the Duomo and Santa Croce.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · San Lorenzo
Medici Chapels
Behind the basilica of San Lorenzo, the domed Chapel of the Princes is clad in coloured marble and semi-precious stone inlay, while Michelangelo's New Sacristy holds his Medici tombs with the reclining figures of Night and Day, Dawn and Dusk.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes–1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 18°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Florence?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Florence in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Florence?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The hottest month, with heatwaves pushing past 35°C; sightsee early, rest at midday and stay out late when the city cools.
+How warm is Florence in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Florence in July?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.