Rome edges it in October. Rome averages 12–23°C with moderate-high crowds; Florence 11–19°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Rome and Florence
The verdict for October
Autumn at its best
+One of the best combinations of pleasant temperatures and more manageable crowds.
–Rain becomes somewhat more likely and demand remains significant.
Golden light, trattoria season, comfortable sightseeing.
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.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
Another month