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Florence in September
What September is really like in Florence: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Museo Galileo, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Florence. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Warm days and the grape harvest in the surrounding hills make September one of the best months, though the city stays busy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Florence: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with August (32°C (90°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:54
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:26
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
Autumn (September–November). Grape and olive harvests, mushrooms and truffles on menus and settled September weather; November is the wettest month.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Festa della Rificolona — paper-lantern procession (evening of 7 September)
- Grape harvest in Chianti (usually September to early October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Piazza del Duomo
Florence Cathedral (Duomo)
If the dome slots are gone, climb Giotto's bell tower instead: it has 414 steps, landings to rest on and a view that includes the dome itself.
- Time needed
- Half a day with the climbs
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Views
- History
- Kids
Viewpoint · San Niccolò
Piazzale Michelangelo
This terrace above the south bank looks across the whole city, from the dome and the Palazzo Vecchio tower to the hills of Fiesole, with a bronze copy of David in the middle.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Iconic
- Kids
Palace · Piazza della Signoria
Palazzo Vecchio
Climb the tower first, because it closes in rain and high wind; the museum runs family tours that include secret passages.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Art
- Views
- Architecture
- Kids
Garden · Oltrarno
Boboli Gardens
The terraced Medici gardens behind the Pitti climb past Buontalenti's grotto, a stone amphitheatre and the Neptune fountain to the Kaffeehaus and the Porcelain Museum, with views over Oltrarno rooftops and olive-covered hills.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Views
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 15°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Florence?
One of the best months to visit Florence, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Florence?
It is one of the best months to visit Florence. Warm days and the grape harvest in the surrounding hills make September one of the best months, though the city stays busy.
+How warm is Florence in September?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Florence in September?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.