Tuscany · Month comparison

November vs September

September ranks #1 overall vs November at #9. The absolute best month — grape harvest, wine festivals and golden Tuscan light at its most spectacular

Tuscany autumn vineyard with fallen leaves and quiet roads in November

November

#9 of 12 months

Worth considering

White truffle markets and new wine — November Tuscany rewards the adventurous traveller

  • ↑San Miniato White Truffle Market (3 weekends in November) — the definitive Italian truffle experience
  • ↑New wine season: Vino Novello tastings at estates across Chianti from November 6
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
FactorNovemberSeptember
Weather score
5
9
Value score
7
5
Crowd score
3
6
Events score
5
9
Atmosphere
6
10
Avg high temp14°C27°C
Monthly rain98mm65mm
Daily sunshine5hrs9hrs

November trade-offs

  • ↓Cooler and rainier (7–14°C); outdoor dining and vineyard visits need careful weather planning
  • ↓Some smaller agriturismo operations closed for the season

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