Your February weather guide
CoolWeather in Florence in February
Florence in February suits a city break if you are happy to wrap up, but it is not a warm winter break. Average daytime highs are 10.6°C, nights fall to 1.8°C, and about 10 days have measurable rain. The appeal is being able to spend time outdoors without summer heat; the catch is cold evenings and the need for flexible plans. Go for the city, rather than expecting warmth or reliably dry weather.
Long-term climate averages for Florence, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Florence, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Florence.
- Average daytime high
- 10.6°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 15°C
- Average night-time low
- 1.8°C
- coldest 10% of nights: -3°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +2.7°C
- London averages 7.9°C in February
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 4.5h
- 44% of 10.3 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 10
- 76 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 20.5°C
- 2019-02-27
- Record low 1991-2020
- -14.2°C
- 1991-02-07
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 12 min
- 1185 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How February compares
February is the 10th warmest month of the year in Florence and ranks 117th of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Italy it is 10th of 16 (Italy in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Florence is 2.7°C warmer by day and 0.2°C cooler at night.
Daytime and night-time in February
The typical February day in Florence peaks at 10.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 14.6°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 1.8°C; one night in ten drops to -2.6°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 20.5°C (2019-02-27) and the coldest night -14.2°C (1991-02-07).
Rain in February
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 10 days with 1 mm or more, 76 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2016 with 180 mm, the driest 1993 with 2 mm. Humidity averages 78%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:15 and sets about 17:43 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 57%.
Is February a good time to visit Florence?
February is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Florence on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Plan for cold mornings and evenings
A winter coat is more useful than a light jacket, especially if you expect to be outside after dark. Layers give you flexibility when afternoons feel milder, while a scarf and gloves are sensible for early starts. The warmest 10% of days reach 14.6°C or more, so a comfortable spell outdoors is possible, but it should not dictate your packing. At the other end, the coldest 10% of nights fall to -2.6°C or lower. Put longer outdoor stretches towards the middle of the day and leave room for indoor breaks when the cold becomes tiring.
Keep outdoor plans flexible
Rain is a meaningful part of the February trade-off, so waterproof footwear and a coat that handles showers will earn their place in your bag. About 10 rainy days does not mean every day is wet, but it is enough to make a rigid outdoor itinerary a poor fit. Sunshine averages about 4.5 hours within 10.3 hours of daylight: there is scope for bright spells, not a promise of clear skies throughout your stay. Use dry weather when it arrives rather than saving all your outdoor plans for later. This month suits travellers who are comfortable switching between time outside and shelter.
A little perspective
Florence through the year
February is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.4°C | 1.8°C | 3.4 | 67 | 10 | 0% |
| FebruarySelected | 10.6°C | 1.8°C | 4.5 | 76 | 10 | 0% |
| March | 14.3°C | 4.4°C | 5.3 | 72 | 10 | 0% |
| April | 17.7°C | 7.3°C | 5.8 | 82 | 12 | 1% |
| May | 21.9°C | 11.4°C | 6.9 | 74 | 10 | 19% |
| Junebest | 26.4°C | 15.6°C | 8.9 | 48 | 7 | 64% |
| Julybest | 29.7°C | 18.3°C | 10.8 | 29 | 4 | 92% |
| Augustbest | 29.9°C | 18.7°C | 9.6 | 33 | 5 | 92% |
| September | 24.7°C | 14.6°C | 6.9 | 85 | 9 | 46% |
| October | 19.4°C | 11.0°C | 4.6 | 113 | 12 | 4% |
| November | 14.0°C | 6.8°C | 3.3 | 128 | 13 | 0% |
| December | 10.1°C | 2.9°C | 3.4 | 97 | 12 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
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A little more detail
Florence in February FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Florence hot in February?
Florence is cool in February: the average daytime high is 10.6°C and nights average 1.8°C. Days over 25°C are rare in February.
How much does it rain in Florence in February?
Florence sees about 10 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 76 mm of rain in a typical February. The wettest February between 1991 and 2020 was 2016 (180 mm) and the driest was 1993 (2 mm).
How sunny is Florence in February?
Florence gets around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day in February out of 10.3 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Florence compare with the UK in February?
Florence is on average 2.7°C warmer than London by day in February (10.6°C against 7.9°C).
What is the hottest February on record in Florence?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day in Florence reached 20.5°C on 2019-02-27, and the coldest night dropped to -14.2°C on 1991-02-07.
Is Florence warmer than London in February?
Yes, but only modestly. Florence's average daytime high is 10.6°C, compared with London's 7.9°C, a difference of 2.7°C. That is a milder afternoon rather than a change of season, so you should still pack winter clothing.
Is February a good choice if I want warm weather?
No. February is cool, with average daytime highs of 10.6°C and nights close to freezing. If warmth is central to your trip, consider June, July or August instead. February makes more sense when you are content with a winter city break.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Florence. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C