Florence's climate is considered subtropical and Mediterranean. It is generally humid with warm summers and mild winters. Florence is located in a valley at the foot of Apennine Mountains in the north and surrounded by Chianti hills to the south. This unique position influences Florence's general climate.
Florence summers tend to be hot and muggy. Summer days are usually sunny. July and August very hot, with temperatures around 86 degree F.
Fall temperatures are very pleasant in Florence, usually staying 50 to 70 degrees F. While the temperatures might be appealing, rainfall will increase during these months.
Rain causes lowers temperatures during Florence's winters. Snow will fall occasionally. Icy winds can make it quite chilly, though most winter days are fairly mild. Winter temperatures generally remain from 40 to 55 degrees F.
Florence's springs are very comfortable, making it a great time to visit. May temperatures can be ideal, but rain might fall most days. Temperatures from March to May usually remain from 50 to 70 degrees F.
October, November and December are Florence's rainiest months, with rainfall generally from 88 to 111 mm. June and July are the driest months, with only 40 to 55 mm of rain. The average annual rainfall is 800 to 900 mm.
