Florence
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Suitable with normal precautions
Travelers to Italy should remain aware of national strikes and local travel alerts as advised by official foreign travel sources.
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- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- National strikes affecting transport and services
- High tourist density in central historic areas
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Florence month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Florence are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 19–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 3°C), and November the wettest (about 140 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.8 | 2.5 | 80 | 6.0 |
| February | 13.1 | 3.7 | 98 | 6.9 |
| March | 15.5 | 5.0 | 92 | 8.7 |
| April | 19.3 | 7.6 | 80 | 10.5 |
| May | 22.7 | 11.8 | 105 | 11.5 |
| June | 29.0 | 16.6 | 54 | 13.2 |
| July | 32.2 | 19.0 | 31 | 13.8 |
| August | 32.3 | 19.2 | 50 | 12.5 |
| September | 26.6 | 15.4 | 114 | 10.6 |
| October | 21.6 | 11.5 | 107 | 8.3 |
| November | 15.5 | 7.2 | 140 | 6.5 |
| December | 12.0 | 3.6 | 110 | 5.6 |
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People and places shaping Florence
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Research updated Saturday, October 31, 2026Past and future events in Florence
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Previously
- Documented history · 1559
Catherine de' Medici married King Henry II of France and, after his death in 1559, reigned as regent in France.
- Documented history · 1569
The Medici reigned as Grand Dukes of Tuscany, starting with Cosimo I de' Medici in 1569 and ending with the death of Gian Gastone de' Medici in 1737.
- Documented history · 1861
The Kingdom of Italy, which was established in 1861, moved its capital from Turin to Florence in 1865, although the capital was moved to Rome in 1871.
- Establishment as Roman Colony
Florence was founded by the Romans in 59 BC as a colony for veteran soldiers.
- Capital of Italy
From 1865 to 1871 the city served as the capital of the Kingdom of Italy.
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01 · OverviewFlorence, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Florence took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Florence
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Florence
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Florence
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Florence
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Florence
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Florence
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01 · Q&AWhere is Florence located and what are its coordinates?
Florence is situated in Italy at geographic coordinates 43.7792, 11.2463, with an elevation of 50 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Florence?
Florence has a recorded population of approximately 367,150 and observes the Europe/Rome time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Florence?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Florence include IT-IT, DE-IT, FR-IT, SC, CA, CO, SL, with EUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Florence?
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