February in Florence averages highs of 13 °C (55 °F) and lows of 3 °C (38 °F), with about 9 rainy days and 10 h 25 min of daylight.
February weather in Florence at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is February a good time to visit Florence?
Tough month: cold and some rain. February is usually low season in Florence: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in February 2026
No public holidays fall in February 2026 in Italy, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Florence in February
February's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Ponte Vecchio and Oltrarno outdoors
- Piazzale Michelangelo — sunset outdoors
- Day trip to Chianti or Siena outdoors
- Uffizi Gallery — book a timed slot indoors
- Duomo and Brunelleschi's dome — climb needs a reservation indoors
- Accademia (David) indoors
Where to stay: Centro Storico for walking everywhere; Oltrarno or Santo Spirito for artisans and evenings.
What to pack for Florence in February
- A warm jacket and layers; evenings drop to around 3 °C (38 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 9 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Florence costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €60–140 | €170–350 |
Excluding flights. February is usually low season in Florence: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
February in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venice | 10° / 3° | 6 | Tough month |
| Rome | 14° / 5° | 7 | Mixed weather |
| Nice | 13° / 6° | 6 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is February a good time to visit Florence?
By the numbers, February is a tough month: cold and some rain, with average highs of 13 °C (55 °F) and about 9 rainy days. February is usually low season in Florence: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are April, September, October.
How warm is Florence in February?
Average highs are 13 °C (55 °F) and lows 3 °C (38 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Florence in February?
Expect about 9 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 91 mm in total. It is the 6th wettest month of the year in Florence.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.