🇮🇹 Florence · When to go
The best time to visit Florence
Florence is best in the shoulder seasons — April–May and September–October — warm and sunny but without the brutal summer heat and crush of crowds. Summer is hot and packed; winter is cool, quiet and cheap, and a great time to enjoy the art without the queues.
Best overall
April–May and September–October — warm, sunny and lighter crowds.
Best weather
Spring and early autumn (April–June, September–October).
Fewer crowds
November–March (outside Christmas and Easter).
Lowest prices
Winter (November–February, outside the holidays) is cheapest.
When to avoid
July–August for scorching heat and the heaviest crowds at the galleries.
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Florence season by season
Warm, sunny and gorgeous — the most popular time; Easter week is especially busy.
Hot to scorching and crowded, with long museum queues; book tickets and start early.
Warm, golden and a touch quieter, with the Tuscan harvest nearby — one of the best windows.
Cool and quiet, the cheapest time, with short museum queues — apart from the Christmas and Easter peaks.
Key events & holidays
Easter and the Scoppio del Carro (Easter Sunday), the summer arts and music season, and the autumn Tuscan grape and olive harvests.
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Plan my Florence trip — freeBest time to visit Florence — FAQs
When is the best time to visit Florence?
April–May and September–October — warm, sunny weather with lighter crowds than high summer.
Is Florence too hot in summer?
July and August are often scorching and crowded; sightsee early, pre-book galleries and take a midday break.
What is the cheapest time to visit Florence?
Winter (November–February, outside Christmas and Easter) is cheapest and quietest, with the shortest museum queues.
Should I book the Uffizi and Accademia in advance?
Yes — especially spring to autumn, when queues are long; reserved tickets save hours, particularly for the David.
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