Florence
The Renaissance in one compact city: the Duomo, the Uffizi, Michelangelo's David and Tuscan food.
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What Florence is like
Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance, a compact city of world-famous art, a magnificent cathedral and Tuscan food and wine.
Don't miss
- 01The DuomoClimb Brunelleschi's dome for the view.
- 02Uffizi GalleryBotticelli, Leonardo and more. Book ahead.
- 03Michelangelo's DavidIn the Accademia gallery.
- 04Ponte VecchioThe old bridge lined with jewellers' shops.
Where to stay
- Centro StoricoWalkable to everything.
- OltrarnoAcross the river, more local, with artisans' workshops.
Worth knowing
Brunelleschi's dome on Florence Cathedral is still the largest brick dome ever built.
Fiesole: a hill town above Florence
Photo: User:Nikater · CC BY-SA 4.0
A small hill town with a Roman theatre and views over Florence.
Direct flights to Florence from the UK
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Weather in Florence by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° | 2° | 8 |
| February | 13° | 2° | 7 |
| March | 16° | 5° | 7 |
| April | 20° | 8° | 9 |
| May | 24° | 12° | 8 |
| June | 29° | 16° | 5 |
| July | 32° | 18° | 3 |
| August | 32° | 18° | 4 |
| September | 27° | 15° | 6 |
| October | 22° | 11° | 9 |
| November | 16° | 6° | 10 |
| December | 11° | 3° | 10 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Florence). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's Italy travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.