Florence edges it in October. Florence averages 11–19°C with moderate crowds; Venice 10–18°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Florence and Venice
The verdict for October
Cooler days, golden light and white truffle season.
+Comfortable weather + truffle season begins
–Florence’s rainfall picks up
October is a strong month for comfortable sightseeing, with mild days and the first good white truffle season of the year in the Tuscan countryside, easily reached on a day trip.
Cooler, atmospheric, with a rising chance of acqua alta.
+Comfortable weather + fewer crowds
–Acqua alta season begins
October brings comfortable temperatures and noticeably smaller crowds, along with the start of acqua alta season, when high tides occasionally flood St Mark’s Square and low-lying streets.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
Another month