Is July a good time to visit Florence?

July is one of the weakest months in Florence. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Florence overall (7 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Long evenings + full summer atmosphere. The main downside: Intense heat, peak crowds, peak prices.

What is the weather like in Florence in July?

Average highs are around 30°C and lows around 18°C. Expect about 29 mm of rain or snow over roughly 4 wet days. Very hot, with Florence’s driest month of the year. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 9°C).

Is Florence crowded in July?

Crowds are very high. Very high — peak summer tourism. The quietest month is January.

How expensive is Florence in July?

Prices are at level 5 of 5 (€€€€€). Very high — the year’s most expensive month. 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 (July ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.

Florence skyline with the Duomo at sunrise

Florence in July

Florence’s hottest, busiest, most expensive month.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

July is one of the weakest months in Florence.

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.

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July in detail

What July actually feels like

Weather: 18–30°C; Very hot, with Florence’s driest month of the year
Crowds: Very High; Very high — peak summer tourism
Prices: €€€€€; Very high — the year’s most expensive month

+Long evenings + full summer atmosphere

–Intense heat, peak crowds, peak prices

My tip for July

Start sightseeing at opening time, take a long midday break, and save walking for the cooler evening hours.

Early-morning sightseeing
Evening piazzas

How July compares

Against the other eleven months

11th of 12 overall in Florence, 7th for weather, 12th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

See all twelve months for Florence

Plan around

What’s on in Florence in July

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.

Not set on July?

Months I'd choose over July

April9/10

Excellent weather + Scoppio del Carro

Florence in April

September9/10

Warm, settled weather + thinning crowds

Florence in September

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Weather

Weather in Florence in July

In July Florence averages a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 18°C (64°F), with about 29 mm of rain or snow over 4 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: 18°C; 64°F
Precipitation: 29 mm
Wet days: 4

Climate data: ERA5 reanalysis 1991–2020 (Open-Meteo). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.

Quick answers

Florence in July: the questions people ask

Is July a good time to visit Florence?: July is one of the weakest months in Florence. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Florence overall (7 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Long evenings + full summer atmosphere. The main downside: Intense heat, peak crowds, peak prices.
What is the weather like in Florence in July?: Average highs are around 30°C and lows around 18°C. Expect about 29 mm of rain or snow over roughly 4 wet days. Very hot, with Florence’s driest month of the year. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 9°C).
Is Florence crowded in July?: Crowds are very high. Very high — peak summer tourism. The quietest month is January.
How expensive is Florence in July?: Prices are at level 5 of 5 (€€€€€). Very high — the year’s most expensive month. 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 (July ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.

Still going to Florence in July?

Book early and plan around the busiest hours — intense heat, peak crowds, peak prices

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