Florence and Venice are close in February. Florence averages 2–11°C with low crowds; Venice 1–9°C with moderate–high (carnival) / low (rest of month) crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Florence and Venice
The verdict for February
Still quiet, with the first signs of spring by month’s end.
+Low crowds + low prices
–Still cold and often wet
February remains cold and quiet, with the first hints of spring appearing toward the end of the month. It is a good-value month if museums, markets and Tuscan food matter more than warm weather.
Cold, with Carnival bringing colour to the canals.
+Carnevale di Venezia + low off-peak prices outside it
–Carnival weeks book out and raise prices sharply
Carnevale di Venezia, with its masked costumes and canal-side parties, usually runs for roughly two and a half weeks ending on Shrove Tuesday. Outside those dates, February is cold and quiet like January.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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