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Florence vs Venice: which is better, and when to go
Florence is at its best in April and Venice in September. Below, the two cities side by side: weather, crowds and prices in every month, and what each does better across the year.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Florence and Venice
At a glance
| Florence | Venice | |
|---|---|---|
| Best month | April (9/10) | September (8.5/10) |
| Warmest month | July, 30°C | July, 28°C |
| Coolest month | January, 9°C | January, 8°C |
| Quietest month | January (Low) | January (Low) |
| Busiest month | July (Very High) | July (Very High) |
| Cheapest month | January (€) | January (€) |
Which one should you choose?
Choose Florence for
No clear advantage across the year; it comes down to the month.
Florence month by monthChoose Venice for
- a gentler warmest month (July highs around 28°C, against 30°C)
Little difference between them in: how cold the coolest month gets, crowds across the year, how busy the peak month gets, prices across the year, events through the year.
Month by month
Average high, crowds and prices for each month, and which city comes out ahead overall. Open a month for the full comparison.
| Month | Florence | Venice | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C · Low · € | 8°C · Low · € | Florence |
| February | 11°C · Low · € | 9°C · Moderate–High (Carnival) / Low (rest of month) · €€€ | Close |
| March | 14°C · Low–Moderate · €€ | 13°C · Low · €€ | Close |
| April | 18°C · Moderate · €€ | 17°C · Moderate · €€ | Florence |
| May | 22°C · Moderate–High · €€€ | 22°C · Moderate–High · €€€ | Close |
| June | 26°C · High · €€€€ | 26°C · High · €€€€ | Close |
| July | 30°C · Very High · €€€€€ | 28°C · Very High · €€€€€ | Close |
| August | 30°C · Very High · €€€€€ | 28°C · Very High · €€€€€ | Close |
| September | 25°C · Moderate · €€€ | 24°C · Moderate–High · €€€ | Florence |
| October | 19°C · Moderate · €€ | 18°C · Moderate · €€ | Florence |
| November | 14°C · Low · € | 13°C · Low · € | Florence |
| December | 10°C · Moderate · €€ | 8°C · Low–Moderate · €€ | Florence |
FAQ
Florence or Venice?
Is Florence or Venice better?
It depends on when you go. Florence is at its best in April and Venice in September. The month-by-month table shows which city comes out ahead in each month.
When is the best time to visit Florence and Venice?
Florence: April. Venice: September.
Which is cheaper, Florence or Venice?
Prices are similar across the year. Check each month for the difference.
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