Florence · Italy
February
Still cold and quiet — ideal for museum marathons at the best prices of the year.
Strong option
#6 of 12 months
There are better months for Florence — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
11.4°C
Low
3.2°C
Rain
58mm
Sun
4.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How February scores in Florence
Weather
Average
Value
Perfect
Crowds
Perfect
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in February
- ↑Uffizi, Bargello, and Palazzo Pitti accessible without advance booking — walk straight in
- ↑Carnival period adds masked processions and local events around the city
- ↑Lowest accommodation prices of the year — budget and mid-range options both excellent value
What you sacrifice
- ↓11°C highs: cold enough to make long outdoor walks genuinely tiring
- ↓Fog and grey skies common — the terracotta roofline photographs better in other months
- ↓Fewer daytrip options: some Chianti wine estates still closed for winter
How February compares to September (best month)
| Factor | February | September ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 9 |
| Value | 10 | 6 |
| Crowds | 10 | 7 |
February in other destinations
Lisbon (14.3°C)Barcelona (14°C)Tokyo (10.4°C)Bali (30.1°C)Santorini (13.2°C)Paris (8°C)New York (4.5°C)Marrakech (19.1°C)Amsterdam (6°C)Maldives (30.2°C)Rome (11.9°C)Bangkok (33°C)Istanbul (8.6°C)Vienna (4.9°C)Seoul (4°C)Dubrovnik (11.1°C)Rio de Janeiro (31°C)Kyoto (10.1°C)Phuket (32.1°C)Cape Town (26.9°C)Prague (4°C)Amalfi Coast (13°C)Mexico City (23°C)Medellín (29°C)Fiji (31°C)London (9°C)Sydney (26°C)Iceland (3°C)Tulum (29°C)Dubai (26°C)Singapore (31°C)Hoi An (26°C)Chiang Mai (31.5°C)Miami (24.8°C)Queenstown (22.2°C)Madrid (11.2°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Florence, not across destinations. Methodology →