January in Florence averages highs of 11 °C (51 °F) and lows of 2 °C (36 °F), with about 9 rainy days and 9 h 16 min of daylight.
January weather in Florence at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is January a good time to visit Florence?
Tough month: cold and some rain. January 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 January 2026
- Thu 1 Jan: New Year's Day (Capodanno) public holiday
- Tue 6 Jan: Epiphany (Epifania) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Florence in January
January'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 January
- A warm jacket and layers; evenings drop to around 2 °C (36 °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. January is usually low season in Florence: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
January in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venice | 8° / 1° | 5 | Tough month |
| Rome | 12° / 4° | 8 | Tough month |
| Nice | 13° / 5° | 4 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is January a good time to visit Florence?
By the numbers, January is a tough month: cold and some rain, with average highs of 11 °C (51 °F) and about 9 rainy days. January 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 January?
Average highs are 11 °C (51 °F) and lows 2 °C (36 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Florence in January?
Expect about 9 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 74 mm in total. It is the 5th 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.