Florence in August
Peak heat, with locals leaving mid-month.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is one of the weakest months in Florence.
August stays hot and crowded with international tourists, even as many Florentines leave for the Ferragosto holiday around 15 August. A number of family-run restaurants and shops close for one to two weeks around that date.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 19–30°C
- Hot and humid, with little relief after dark
- Crowds
- Very High
- Very high — though many locals leave around Ferragosto
- Prices
- €€€€€
- Very high
+Fewer locals, especially after mid-August
–Extreme heat, and many independent places close
My tip for August
Check that specific restaurants or shops you want to visit are open before you go, especially mid-month.
- If visiting: early mornings
- Day trips to the coast or hills
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Florence, 9th for weather, 11th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Florence in August
- Plan around the heat
- Florence sits in a river basin that traps summer heat, and its driest month, July, is also its hottest. Queues stretch long into the afternoon with little shade between stone buildings. Start early, take a long midday break, and save walking for the cooler evening hours.
July–August
Not set on August?
Months I'd choose over August
Also good in August
Weather
Weather in Florence in August
In August Florence averages a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 19°C (66°F), with about 33 mm of rain or snow over 5 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 9°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 30°C
- 86°F
- Average low
- 19°C
- 66°F
- Precipitation
- 33 mm
- Wet days
- 5
Climate data: ERA5 reanalysis 1991–2020 (Open-Meteo). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Florence in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Florence?
- August is one of the weakest months in Florence. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Florence overall (9 for weather, 11 for space, 11 for value). The main upside: Fewer locals, especially after mid-August. The main downside: Extreme heat, and many independent places close.
- What is the weather like in Florence in August?
- Average highs are around 30°C and lows around 19°C. Expect about 33 mm of rain or snow over roughly 5 wet days. Hot and humid, with little relief after dark. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 9°C).
- Is Florence crowded in August?
- Crowds are very high. Very high — though many locals leave around Ferragosto. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Florence in August?
- Prices are at level 5 of 5 (€€€€€). Very high. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Florence?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, April is the best month overall (August ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Florence in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — extreme heat, and many independent places close
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