Season guide · Florence · Italy
Florence in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
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Quick answer
Long, hot evenings, Calcio Storico and open-air events, but peak crowds, the highest prices and heat that makes midday sightseeing hard. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 12 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 15°C (59°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 12
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 29°C (84°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 5 | 15.4 h | 5/5 |
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 3 | 15.1 h | 5/5 |
| August | 32°C (90°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 4 | 14 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 21°C (70°F), and 12 of the year's roughly 79 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Calcio Storico Fiorentino — costumed historic football in Piazza Santa Croce (June, final on 24 June)
- June: Feast of San Giovanni — fireworks over the Arno (24 June)
- June: Pitti Uomo — menswear fair (usually mid-June)
- July: Estate Fiorentina — summer programme of open-air cinema and concerts (usually June–September)
- August: Ferragosto public holiday (15 August)
Make the most of the weather
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
Religious site · San Niccolò
San Miniato al Monte
Arrive for the late-afternoon chant, then walk down to Piazzale Michelangelo for sunset.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Couples
Garden · San Niccolò
Bardini Garden
This terraced garden climbs from Via de' Bardi up to the Villa Bardini, with a baroque stairway, an orchard and a wisteria pergola that flowers purple in spring.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
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
Day trips in summer
- Pisa (About 1 hour by train) — The Leaning Tower stands with the cathedral, Baptistery and Camposanto on the lawns of the Piazza dei Miracoli.
- Lucca (About 1 hour 20 minutes by train) — Lucca's intact Renaissance walls carry a tree-lined path of about 4 km that you can walk or cycle all the way round.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Florence?
It is a trade-off: Long, hot evenings, Calcio Storico and open-air events, but peak crowds, the highest prices and heat that makes midday sightseeing hard. The best months overall are April–May and September–October.
+What is the weather like in Florence in summer?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 12 rainy days over the season.