UNESCO World Heritage Site in Florence

Historic Centre of Florence Travel Guide

Historic Centre of Florence travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

⛅ 81°F now🕔 9:58 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August

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⚠️Sat, Aug 29: damaging gusts to 40 mph.

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Summary

Historic Centre of Florence is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Florence. Historic Centre of Florence is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the birthplace of the Renaissance.

Right now it is 81°F (27°C) in Historic Centre of Florence with partly cloudy. It feels like 83°F. Today runs from 70°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Historic Centre of 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 Leaning Tower of Pisa, Cinque Terre National Park, Venice and its Lagoon and Lake Garda.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is 5.2°F below 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. outdoors is the strongest bet in Historic Centre of Florence today at 9.5/10. 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.

Map of Historic Centre of Florence

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 43°46′10.6″N 11°15′20.9″E (43.7696, 11.2558)

Weather in Historic Centre of Florence right now

81°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 83°F
Humidity59%
Wind8 mph WSW
Gusts15 mph
UV index4.4 · Moderate
Cloud cover83%
Pressure1007 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 20 mi
Air quality42 · Good
Sunrise6:27 AM
Sunset8:08 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 66%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:58 PM, Aug 22 local time.

⚠️Sat, Aug 29: damaging gusts to 40 mph.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

☁️ 87° / 70°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 12 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

🌥️ 90° / 62°

Fog · 0% rain · wind 3 mph

Quick facts about Historic Centre of Florence

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
CityFlorence
CountryItaly
ContinentEurope
Coordinates43°46′10.6″N 11°15′20.9″E (43.7696, 11.2558)
UNESCO inscription1982
Known forthe birthplace of the Renaissance
Local time9:58 PM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Historic Centre of Florence

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Historic Centre of Florence.

Best time to visit Historic Centre of Florence

Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
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June★★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Historic Centre of Florence

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Venice Marco Polo AirportVCE131 miVenice
Rome Fiumicino AirportFCO145 miRome
Milan Malpensa AirportMXP179 miMilan
Zurich AirportZRH287 miZurich

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Historic Centre of Florence?

Historic Centre of Florence is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Florence. Its coordinates are 43.7696, 11.2558. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Historic Centre of Florence right now?

It is currently 81°F (27°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 59% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Historic Centre of Florence?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Historic Centre of Florence, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Historic Centre of Florence in?

Historic Centre of Florence observes Europe/Rome (UTC+02:00). The local time is 9:58 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Historic Centre of 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 Historic Centre of Florence?

Popular options include Leaning Tower of Pisa, Cinque Terre National Park, Venice and its Lagoon, Lake Garda, Vatican Museums and Trevi Fountain.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 22, 2026 at 9:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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