Florence · Month comparison
November vs September
September ranks #1 overall vs November at #9. Arguably the best month — crowds drop, harvest season opens Chianti estates, 26°C is perfect.
November
#9 of 12 months
Strong option
Cold and frequently grey — but the Uffizi is nearly empty and prices are the second-lowest of the year.
- ↑Museum access rivals January: Uffizi, Bargello, and Palazzo Pitti all bookable within days
- ↑White truffle market at San Miniato (early November) — one of Tuscany's finest food events
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
| Factor | November | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 4 | 9 |
| Value score | 9 | 6 |
| Crowd score | 9 | 7 |
| Events score | 4 | 8 |
| Atmosphere | 6 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 13.6°C | 26.3°C |
| Monthly rain | 88mm | 74mm |
| Daily sunshine | 4.2hrs | 7.5hrs |
November trade-offs
- ↓13°C highs with frequent rain and overcast skies — persistent grey dampens the city's terracotta beauty
- ↓Daylight at only ~10hrs; outdoor itineraries need tight scheduling
- ↓Oltrarno neighbourhood terraces and rooftop spots largely shut down for winter
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
Scores compare months within Florence. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →