Rome edges it in July. Rome averages 19–33°C with very high crowds; Florence 18–30°C with very high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Rome and Florence
The verdict for July
Peak heat, peak crowds
+Hot, sunny weather and long summer days.
–Extreme heat can make sightseeing uncomfortable, while crowds and prices are high.
Only if you embrace the heat — early starts and late nights.
Florence’s hottest, busiest, most expensive month.
+Long evenings + full summer atmosphere
–Intense heat, peak crowds, peak prices
July is Florence’s driest and hottest month, and also its busiest. Queues at major sights stretch long into the afternoon, and the heat between stone buildings can be intense without much shade.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
Another month