Best Time to Visit Florence

Florence weather is humid in July-August and remains moderately cold from November through March. Tremendous weather attracts the honeymoon couple to engage with the beauty of Florence. The best time to visit Florence for Honeymoon couple is middle summer seasons. However, some couples prefer to visit in the wintertime because of enjoying the lower rates and fewer people. It is the choice of the visitor to make a trip in summer or winter for the honeymoon.  Nevertheless, it is good enough to enjoy full adventure and romance in mid in the year i.e. May to October. So, the best time to visit Florence for honeymoon is at the time of mid-year.

April through October (20 to 31 °C)

As the sun slowly starts to warm cobblestone streets of Florence in spring, travelers of all interests, be it the artists or honeymooners, also starts arriving in the city. The outdoor cafes along the river and narrow alleys come abuzz on a sunny day. Spring is also a perfect season to explore Tuscan Hills on a bike for wine tasting. When the sunburn starts to peel off in autumn, tourist crowds return to normal which makes September-October a good season to visit Florence. During the peak summer months of July-August, there are plenty of art festivals to attend.

Highlights: Calcio in Costume in June, Maggio Musicale Fiorentino during April-June,

November through March (8 to 12 °C)

With the end of fall season, tourists begin to leave the Tuscany region due to cold weather conditions. Tourists can expect windy days, shorter queues at tourist places like Florence Cathedral, and cheaper rates for hotels & flights. Tourist crowds return for a few weeks around the New Year and Christmas holidays. Minimum temperature in Florence in the winter months may reach as low as 1 degree Celsius.

Highlights: Florence Biennale in December

Famous Festivals in Florence

With sunny days and cultural events, Florence in summer months is at its absolute best. There are numerous art and music festivals to celebrate in Florence every year. Carnevale in Florence, a grand parade of dragons and musicians in Renaissance costume, is arguably the most vibrant festival in Florence. Celebrated in February, the procession starts from Piazza Ognissanti and ends at Piazza della Signoria after passing through several attractions such as the Florence Cathedral. Florence Maggio Musicale, organized in May, is a world-famous event of musical concerts like recitals, opera, etc. Florence Dance Festival, Nativity of Virgin Mary, and Scoppio del Carro are also worth attending.

Here's a detailed season-wise look at the best time to visit Florence: