Florence

What’s the weather like in Florence in October?

October is a great time to visit Florence if you prefer a cooler and more comfortable climate on holiday. You’ll still get to enjoy mild temperatures, but it won’t be as hot as the summer, which is perfect if you aren’t used to the heat.

Geographical influences

Florence is a popular city in the north of Italy with a typical Mediterranean climate. This means you can expect hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters. Autumn is quite mild and Florence weather in October is generally pleasant during the day with cool temperatures at night. It’s location in northern Italy also means that the city has a borderline subtropical climate that can be quite humid in October due to the damp and mild weather conditions.

Averages

You’ll have at least seven hours of sunshine per day in Florence in October that often increases to ten hours depending on cloud coverage and rainfall. The average daytime temperature is 19°C with warm highs of 24°C towards the start of the month. Autumn is one of the wettest seasons, so you need to be prepared for a few showers throughout the duration of your stay. The average monthly rainfall is 107mm, which means there are 12 rainy days spread across the month.