2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Florence in December

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

December is a wet time to visit Florence. Florence has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 11°C, lows of 5°C, and approximately 19 rainy days per month.

Avg High

11°C

Avg Low

5°C

Rainy days

19days

Daylight

8.9h

Is December a good time to visit Florence?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:43 AM

Sunset

4:39 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 12°C 3°C 6 Good
February 14°C 4°C 9 Good
March 15°C 5°C 11 Good
April 20°C 7°C 8 Excellent (best)
May 24°C 13°C 10 Excellent (best)
June 26°C 15°C 11 Good
July 31°C 18°C 4 Good
August 32°C 20°C 7 Good
September 27°C 16°C 7 Excellent (best)
October 19°C 10°C 18 Excellent (best)
November 16°C 8°C 6 Good
December 11°C 5°C 19 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for December

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is December a good time to visit Florence? +

December is typically Wet for visiting Florence, with average highs of 11°C and around 19 rainy days.

What should I pack for Florence in December? +

With highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Florence in December? +

Florence typically sees around 19 rainy days in December.

How many hours of daylight are there in Florence in December? +

In December, Florence gets approximately 8.9 hours of daylight per day.

Is December peak season in Florence? +

No, December is not peak season in Florence. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Florence? +

The best months to visit Florence are April, May, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Rome)

Last Updated: January 2026

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