Tuscany · Month comparison

August vs September

September ranks #1 overall vs August at #7. The absolute best month — grape harvest, wine festivals and golden Tuscan light at its most spectacular

Tuscany rolling hills baked golden-brown in the August heat

August

#7 of 12 months

Worth considering

Ferragosto chaos — every Italian on holiday simultaneously, with maximum prices and heat

  • ↑Palio di Siena (August 16) — the second of the two annual races; even more chaotic and atmospheric
  • ↑Outdoor cinema and late-night festivals in nearly every Tuscan town through August
Tuscany vineyard at harvest with golden autumn light and hills behind

September

#1 of 12 months

Best match

The absolute best month — grape harvest, wine festivals and golden Tuscan light at its most spectacular

  • ↑Grape harvest (vendemmia) transforms every vineyard: Chianti Classico, Brunello and Vino Nobile estates all active
  • ↑Perfect 20–26°C; the landscape turns golden brown and misty, exactly as photographed in magazines
FactorAugustSeptember
Weather score
6
9
Value score
3
5
Crowd score
8
6
Events score
5
9
Atmosphere
5
10
Avg high temp32°C27°C
Monthly rain50mm65mm
Daily sunshine11hrs9hrs

August trade-offs

  • ↓Extremely hot (35–40°C) in Florence; many Florentines leave town, some restaurants close
  • ↓Maximum crowds and prices at every destination; Ferragosto week (Aug 15) is the worst

September trade-offs

  • ↓Harvest period is also popular; advance reservations for wine estate stays essential
  • ↓First autumn rains can occasionally affect outdoor harvest events
See all 12 months for Tuscany →August in detail →September in detail →
Scores compare months within Tuscany. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →