October in Florence averages highs of 21 °C (71 °F) and lows of 12 °C (53 °F), with about 9 rainy days and 10 h 55 min of daylight.
October weather in Florence at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is October a good time to visit Florence?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. October is usually high season in Florence: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
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 October 2026
- Sun 4 Oct: St. Francis of Assisi's Day (San Francesco d'Assisi) 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 October
October'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 October
- Light layers for the day and a jumper for evenings, which cool to 12 °C (53 °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. October is usually high season in Florence: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
October in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venice | 19° / 12° | 8 | Good time to go |
| Rome | 22° / 13° | 10 | Good time to go |
| Nice | 21° / 14° | 7 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is October a good time to visit Florence?
By the numbers, October is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 21 °C (71 °F) and about 9 rainy days. October is usually high season in Florence: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are April, September, October.
How warm is Florence in October?
Average highs are 21 °C (71 °F) and lows 12 °C (53 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Florence in October?
Expect about 9 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 114 mm in total. It is the 4th 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.