Florence in October
Autumn light on the terracotta rooftops, vineyards in full harvest, and a real drop in queue lengths after mid-month.
Is October a good time to visit Florence?
October is a middling month in Florence — crowds around 70/100. 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 October
- Chianti harvest season
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October 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 October.
Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit Florence?
October is a middling month in Florence — crowds around 70/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Florence in October?
Florence sits at roughly 70/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 5 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Florence in October?
Expect highs around 21°C and lows near 11°C in October, with about 8 wet days across the month.