Best time to visit Florence (and when it is crowded)

Florence month by month

How crowded Florence gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Florence in January

Busy

Florence in February

Moderate

Florence in March

Moderate

Florence in April

Busy

Florence in May

Busy

Florence in June

Very Busy

Florence in July

Very Busy

Florence in August

Very Busy

Florence in September

Busy

Florence in October

Busy

Florence in November

Moderate

Florence in December

Moderate

A typical year, week by week

Quieter alternatives

Similar places that stay calmer in peak season.

Keep exploring

• Where to go in January to avoid the crowds
• See the most crowded destinations, ranked by crowd data
• Read our less crowded travel guides

Common questions

Is Florence busy?

Florence gets busiest in June, July, and August. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.

When is the best time to visit Florence?

For thinner crowds, visit Florence in January, February, March, November, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.

When is Florence least crowded?

Florence is least crowded in January, February, March, November, and December.