January in Florence
What’s on in Florence in January. Typical daytime highs around 52°F (11°C).
- Venice Carnival, January 23 to February 9, 2027
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A first trip4 nights
Three nights give the major galleries and historic centre separate time; four allow slower walks and a less crowded museum schedule.
Your baseSanta Maria Novella
Stay by the station and square for tram arrivals and a walking route through the historic centre.
Stay length, neighbourhoods & sources
Three nights give the major galleries and historic centre separate time; four allow slower walks and a less crowded museum schedule.
Stay by the station and square for tram arrivals and a walking route through the historic centre.
Explore sample itineraries →What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeUffizi GalleryExplore →
Botticelli's Birth of Venus and the Renaissance's crowning collection.
02What to seeProvince of FlorenceExplore →
The province of Florence was a province in the northeast of Tuscany region of Italy.
03What to seeFlorence CathedralExplore →
Florence Cathedral, formally the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower, is the cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Florence in Florence, Italy.
04What to seePalazzo PittiExplore →
The Palazzo Pitti, in English sometimes called the Pitti Palace, is a vast, mainly Renaissance, palace in Florence, Italy.
05What to seeFiesoleExplore →
Fiesole is a town and comune of the Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region of Tuscany, on a scenic height above Florence, 5 km northeast of that city.
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Bagno a Ripoli
Bagno a Ripoli is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 7 kilometres (4 mi) southeast of Florence.
07Scandicci
Scandicci is a comune (municipality) of c. 50,000 inhabitants in the Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 6 kilometres southwest of Florence.
08Sesto Fiorentino
Sesto Fiorentino, known locally as just Sesto, is a commune in the Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, central Italy.
the Baptistery and Duomo in an empty sunlit piazza
painted Last Judgement inside Brunelleschi's dome
Month by month
Florence, month by month.
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
February in Florence
What’s on in Florence in February. Typical daytime highs around 57°F (14°C).
- Venice Carnival, January 23 to February 9, 2027
May in Florence
What’s on in Florence in May. One of the best months to visit Florence. Typical daytime highs around 73°F (23°C).
- Biennale Architettura 2027, May 8 to November 21, 2027; pre-opening May 6 and 7
June in Florence
What’s on in Florence in June. One of the best months to visit Florence. Typical daytime highs around 84°F (29°C).
- Arena di Verona, June 12 to September 12, 2026 (103rd festival)
- Biennale Architettura 2027, May 8 to November 21, 2027; pre-opening May 6 and 7
- Calcio Storico, Final June 24, 2027 (semifinal dates to be announced)
July in Florence
What’s on in Florence in July. Typical daytime highs around 91°F (33°C).
- Arena di Verona, June 12 to September 12, 2026 (103rd festival)
- Biennale Architettura 2027, May 8 to November 21, 2027; pre-opening May 6 and 7
August in Florence
What’s on in Florence in August. Typical daytime highs around 91°F (33°C).
- Palio di Siena, August 16, 2026
- Arena di Verona, June 12 to September 12, 2026 (103rd festival)
- Biennale Architettura 2027, May 8 to November 21, 2027; pre-opening May 6 and 7
September in Florence
What’s on in Florence in September. One of the best months to visit Florence. Typical daytime highs around 81°F (27°C).
- Arena di Verona, June 12 to September 12, 2026 (103rd festival)
- Biennale Architettura 2027, May 8 to November 21, 2027; pre-opening May 6 and 7
October in Florence
What’s on in Florence in October. One of the best months to visit Florence. Typical daytime highs around 72°F (22°C).
- Biennale Architettura 2027, May 8 to November 21, 2027; pre-opening May 6 and 7
November in Florence
What’s on in Florence in November. Typical daytime highs around 61°F (16°C).
- Biennale Architettura 2027, May 8 to November 21, 2027; pre-opening May 6 and 7
Make a trip of it
Florence, at the right moment.
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
FLR (main international gateway): T2 tram to central Florence, about 20 minutes. The operator’s airport-to-centre estimate; waiting time is additional.
PSA (secondary): Sky Bus Lines Caronna to Florence Guidoni, about 60 minutes. The operator gives about one hour, traffic permitting. Guidoni is a tram interchange; onward travel to the historic centre is additional.
Getting around
Explore the historic centre on foot, using the tram for the airport and trips beyond the central walking route.
Know before you go
- Book the Uffizi and Accademia well ahead.
- Climb the Duomo dome early for cool air and light.
- The historic center is tiny, walk everywhere.
Planning sources · checked 2026-10-15
Stay length is a Trailwind editorial estimate. Transfer times are approximate.
- 3 Days in Florence Trip Plan | Visit Tuscany · Accessed 2026-10-15
- Florence urban itinerary | Visit Tuscany · Accessed 2026-10-15
- GEST | Trasporto tramviario dell'area fiorentina · Accessed 2026-10-15
- Florence Airport passenger guide and Pisa connection, 2025 | Toscana Aeroporti · Accessed 2026-10-15
- Sky Bus Lines Caronna | Pisa Airport - Florence · Accessed 2026-10-15
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Florence?
The best time to visit Florence is May–Jun & Sep–Oct, in Italy.
Where is Florence?
Florence is in Italy. The nearest major airport is Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) / Pisa (PSA).
What is Florence known for?
The Renaissance, preserved and still breathing.
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