When to go · Florence
Florence in February
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Italy: Venice Carnival fills the lagoon for about ten days before Lent; otherwise quiet and cheap; Dolomites busy at weekends.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 15°C59°F / 3°C37°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Italy overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Italy overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Italy: Venice Carnival fills the lagoon for about ten days before Lent; otherwise quiet and cheap; Dolomites busy at weekends.
Weather in February
- FlorenceHighs around 15 °C, lows around 3 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 59 °F, lows around 37 °F, rain on about 8 days
- Central Italy, Italy · Florence, Tuscany, Umbria, Romecool
Rome and Florence reach 35–40 °C in July–August; November is the wettest month. Spring and autumn are the long sweet spots.Rome and Florence reach 95–104 °F in July–August; November is the wettest month. Spring and autumn are the long sweet spots.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Italy overall
- Medium
- Prices · Italy overall
- Medium
Italy overall: Venice Carnival fills the lagoon for about ten days before Lent; otherwise quiet and cheap; Dolomites busy at weekends.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket