Florence · Month comparison

March vs September

September ranks #1 overall vs March at #5. Arguably the best month — crowds drop, harvest season opens Chianti estates, 26°C is perfect.

Florence March — the Duomo seen from Torre di Arnolfo in early spring light

March

#5 of 12 months

Strong option

Spring arriving — warming days, spring flowers, and crowds still very manageable.

  • ↑Boboli Gardens begin to bloom: almond blossom and early spring colour from mid-March
  • ↑Temperatures rising to 14–15°C — comfortable for extended outdoor walks across Oltrarno
Florence September — the Arno flowing between warm-toned buildings in early autumn

September

#1 of 12 months

Best match

Arguably the best month — crowds drop, harvest season opens Chianti estates, 26°C is perfect.

  • ↑Grape harvest season in Chianti, Montalcino, and Montepulciano: wine estates open for tours and tastings unavailable in summer
  • ↑26°C highs without July's brutal heat — outdoor sightseeing comfortable all day for the first time since May
FactorMarchSeptember
Weather score
6
9
Value score
8
6
Crowd score
8
7
Events score
5
8
Atmosphere
7
9
Avg high temp14.8°C26.3°C
Monthly rain74mm74mm
Daily sunshine5.2hrs7.5hrs

March trade-offs

  • ↓Rainfall peaks in March — expect several rainy days per week throughout the month
  • ↓Cool mornings and evenings require layers; al fresco dining still limited
  • ↓Crowds will spike sharply around Easter if it falls in March — check dates

September trade-offs

  • ↓September rainfall rises (74mm): expect one or two rainy spells across the month
  • ↓Prices still at moderate-to-high summer level — the price drop comes in October
  • ↓Uffizi pre-booking still required; the complete walk-in freedom of January is months away
See all 12 months for Florence →March in detail →September in detail →
Scores compare months within Florence. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →