Tuscany · Month comparison

February vs September

September ranks #1 overall vs February at #12. The absolute best month — grape harvest, wine festivals and golden Tuscan light at its most spectacular

Siena Piazza del Campo in winter with no tourists and winter light

February

#12 of 12 months

Worth considering

The quietest month — Siena and San Gimignano with not another tourist in sight

  • ↑Siena's Piazza del Campo and Duomo completely empty; the black-and-white marble cathedral breathtaking
  • ↑Off-season pricing on villas and boutique hotels throughout the region
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
FactorFebruarySeptember
Weather score
4
9
Value score
9
5
Crowd score
2
6
Events score
3
9
Atmosphere
5
10
Avg high temp11°C27°C
Monthly rain58mm65mm
Daily sunshine5.8hrs9hrs

February trade-offs

  • ↓Still cold (4–11°C) with some rain; the rolling hills lack the green of spring
  • ↓Many wine estates not offering tastings yet; the tourist season has not reopened

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 →February in detail →September in detail →
Scores compare months within Tuscany. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →