When is the best time to go to Tuscany?

When is the best time to go to Tuscany? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Tuscany are April, May, June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are February, May, June and November
  • The best months for swimming are June, July, August and September


Annual weather in Tuscany

For full information about the climate and weather in Tuscany a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 36°F/50°F
4in
February 38°F/52°F
5.2in
March 43°F/59°F
4.5in
April 52°F/67°F
4.2in
May 59°F/72°F
5.9in
June 68°F/81°F
4.9in
July 74°F/88°F
2.9in
August 72°F/90°F
2.4in
September 63°F/81°F
3.7in
October 52°F/70°F
4.3in
November 45°F/59°F
5.7in
December 38°F/52°F
4.6in


Weather and climate in Tuscany

Tuscany enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Tuscany is 68°F (ranging from 50°F in january to 90°F in august). Annual rainfall is 52.3in, with a minimum of 2.4in in august and a maximum of 5.9in in may.
  • Between the months of january and february the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 38°F and you can expect to have 5.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of march and april the climate is passable, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 52°F and, in april, 8 days of rain are expected.
  • Between may and october the climate is beautiful. The record temperature this month is 86°F and it rains about 4.3in each month.
  • In the month of november the climate is passable, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 76°F and it rains about 25% of the time in november.
  • In the month of december the climate is the worst possible. In average, on the morning it is 38°F and it rains about 20% of the time in december.

Tuscany : San Gimignano en Toscane



Charts: temperature and rainfall in Tuscany

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Tuscany: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Tuscany

Find out when Tuscany has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Tuscany

  • Very low season in Tuscany
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Tuscany
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, November and December.
  • High season in Tuscany
    The number of visitors to Tuscany is high in: April, May, June, September and October.
  • Peak season in Tuscany
    The largest number of tourists visiting Tuscany is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Tuscany month by month



Best time for low prices in Tuscany

Average prices of hotels in Tuscany month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Tuscany. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Tuscany

On average, it costs $ 42 per day to hire a car in Tuscany. This price varies by $ 42 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 16 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 58.

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