Florence in February
Still quiet, with the first signs of spring by month’s end.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is a reasonable month in Florence — with trade-offs.
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.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 2–11°C
- Cold days, with temperatures slowly climbing
- Crowds
- Low
- Low — tourist numbers stay close to their yearly low
- Prices
- €
- Low — a good-value month for a city break
+Low crowds + low prices
–Still cold and often wet
My tip for February
Pair indoor sightseeing with a day trip to Fiesole or Siena on any clear afternoon.
- Museums
- Value
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Florence, 7th for weather, 2nd for space, 2nd for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Florence in February
- For a quieter trip
- Choose January, February or November if you care more about space, prices and museums than warm weather. November is Florence's wettest month, so pack accordingly.
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Weather
Weather in Florence in February
In February Florence averages a high of 11°C (52°F) and a low of 2°C (36°F), with about 76 mm of rain or snow over 10 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
- 11°C
- 52°F
- Average low
- 2°C
- 36°F
- Precipitation
- 76 mm
- Wet days
- 10
Climate data: ERA5 reanalysis 1991–2020 (Open-Meteo). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Florence in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Florence?
- February is a reasonable month in Florence — with trade-offs. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Florence overall (7 for weather, 2 for space, 2 for value). The main upside: Low crowds + low prices. The main downside: Still cold and often wet.
- What is the weather like in Florence in February?
- Average highs are around 11°C and lows around 2°C. Expect about 76 mm of rain or snow over roughly 10 wet days. Cold days, with temperatures slowly climbing. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 9°C).
- Is Florence crowded in February?
- Crowds are low. Low — tourist numbers stay close to their yearly low. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Florence in February?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). Low — a good-value month for a city break. 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 (February ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.