Your July weather guide
HotWeather in Florence in July
July suits a Florence trip if you enjoy hot weather and are happy to slow down at midday. Average highs are around 30°C, with nights falling to about 18°C, so this is a clear step up from a British summer: daytime temperatures average roughly 8°C warmer than London. The main advantage is long, sunny days with relatively few rainy interruptions. The catch is that walking around in the afternoon can feel tiring.
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
- 29.7°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 34°C
- Average night-time low
- 18.3°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 15°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.9°C
- London averages 21.8°C in July
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 10.8h
- 72% of 15.0 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 4
- 29 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days over 25°C
- 92%
- 49% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 38.9°C
- 2019-07-25
- Record low 1991-2020
- 10.4°C
- 1993-07-13
- 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 July compares
July is the 2nd warmest month of the year in Florence and ranks 45th of 134 destinations we compare for July - see where else is hot in July. Within Italy it is 4th of 16 (Italy in July). Against London's average high of 21.8°C in July, Florence is 7.9°C warmer by day and 4.8°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in July
The typical July day in Florence peaks at 29.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 33.6°C or more. About 92% of days top 25°C and 1 in 2 pass 30°C. Nights average 18.3°C; one night in ten drops to 15.2°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day here reached 38.9°C (2019-07-25) and the coldest night 10.4°C (1993-07-13).
Rain in July
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 4 days with 1 mm or more, 29 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest July was 2014 with 143 mm, the driest 2015 with 3 mm. Humidity averages 63%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 15.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:47 and sets about 20:55 local time in mid-July. Average cloud cover is 28%.
Is July a good time to visit Florence?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for Florence on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Plan around the heat, not just the sunshine
July is better suited to travellers who welcome heat than those who want comfortable walking weather throughout the day. Temperatures reach 30°C on 49% of days, and the hottest days reach around 34°C or more. Put longer walks in the morning and leave room for shade or an indoor break around midday and into the afternoon. Pack loose, lightweight clothing, a hat and sunscreen, and carry water rather than relying on feeling thirsty. Air-conditioned accommodation is a sensible priority if heat affects your sleep. Evenings should feel gentler than afternoons, but the average night low does not mean it will cool down as soon as the sun sets.
Plenty of daylight, but keep some flexibility
With about 10.8 hours of sunshine across 15.0 hours of daylight, July gives you plenty of scope to spread outdoor plans beyond the hottest part of the day. There are about 4 rainy days, so rain is more likely to be an occasional interruption than the defining feature of your trip. Still, do not treat July as reliably dry: keep a compact umbrella handy and leave some flexibility in your plans. The long daylight window is useful if you prefer an early start followed by a restful afternoon. For travellers who dislike strong sun, that same brightness makes regular shaded breaks important.
A little perspective
Florence through the year
July 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% |
| February | 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% |
| JulySelectedbest | 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
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A little more detail
Florence in July FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Florence hot in July?
Florence is hot in July: the average daytime high is 29.7°C and nights average 18.3°C. About 92% of July days reach 25°C or more.
How much does it rain in Florence in July?
Florence sees about 4 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 29 mm of rain in a typical July. The wettest July between 1991 and 2020 was 2014 (143 mm) and the driest was 2015 (3 mm).
How sunny is Florence in July?
Florence gets around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day in July out of 15.0 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Florence compare with the UK in July?
Florence is on average 7.9°C warmer than London by day in July (29.7°C against 21.8°C).
What is the hottest July on record in Florence?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day in Florence reached 38.9°C on 2019-07-25, and the coldest night dropped to 10.4°C on 1993-07-13.
How much hotter is Florence than London in July?
Florence averages around 30°C by day, compared with about 22°C in London. That roughly 8°C difference is substantial when you are outdoors for much of the day. Plan for hot-weather travel rather than simply packing as you would for a warm day at home.
Will I need a jacket in the evenings?
A light layer is sensible, but heavy outerwear is unlikely to be useful for typical July conditions. Nights average around 18°C, while the coolest nights can fall to about 15°C or below. Pack something light for sitting outside late rather than assuming every evening will stay hot.
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