Geography of Florence
Geography of Florence: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Florence
Leaning Tower of Pisa is 43 mi to the west, Cinque Terre National Park is 81 mi to the west, Venice and its Lagoon is 127 mi to the north-east and Venice is 127 mi to the north-east.
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Coordinates: 43°46′10.6″N 11°15′20.9″E (43.7696, 11.2558)
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Summary
Florence is a city in Italy. Florence is known for Renaissance art and the Duomo. It has a population of about 382.000.
Right now it is 62°F (16°C) in Florence with clear. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 60°F to 91°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Florence is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while December is the coldest with lows near 38°F.
The closest major airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), about 131 mi away. Nearby highlights include Historic Centre of Florence, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Cinque Terre National Park and Venice and its Lagoon.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 91°F is in line with the 92°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Florence today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Florence month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53° | 38° | 4,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 57° | 42° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 61° | 43° | 5,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 69° | 48° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 74° | 53° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 87° | 64° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 92° | 67° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 92° | 67° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 80° | 60° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 72° | 55° | 6,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 60° | 44° | 5,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 54° | 38° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Florence?
Florence is a city in Italy. Its coordinates are 43.7696, 11.2558. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Florence right now?
It is currently 62°F (16°C) with clear. Humidity is 91% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Florence?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Florence, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Florence in?
Florence observes Europe/Rome (UTC+02:00). The local time is 9:34 AM.
How many people live in Florence?
Florence has a population of approximately 382.000.
What is the nearest airport to Florence?
The closest airports are Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 131 mi away, Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), 145 mi away and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 179 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Florence?
Popular options include Historic Centre of Florence, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Cinque Terre National Park, Venice and its Lagoon, Lake Garda and Vatican Museums.
What places are in Florence?
Florence covers 1 places in this atlas, including Historic Centre of Florence.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 9:34 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
