Florence in August
Ferragosto shutters much of the local restaurant trade while overseas visitors keep the museums full and the heat peaks.
Is August a good time to visit Florence?
August is a middling month in Florence — crowds around 80/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
Book things to do
Tours and tickets in Florence, from our booking partner.
What’s on in August
- Ferragosto (15 August) — many restaurants close
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Florence, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Florence.
Attraction guides in Florence
The best day and hour for each monument, and when it is calmest across the year, not only in August.
Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Florence?
August is a middling month in Florence — crowds around 80/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Florence in August?
Florence sits at roughly 80/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 15 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Florence in August?
Expect highs around 31°C and lows near 18°C in August, with about 4 wet days across the month.