Florence in September
Warm days and cooler nights, with the crowd easing only slightly — still one of the more pleasant months to be here.
Is September a good time to visit Florence?
September is a middling month in Florence — crowds around 78/100. 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 September
- Rificolona lantern festival (7 September)
- Autumn school trips
Best days in September
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in September
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in September
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How September 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 September.
Frequently asked questions
Is September a good month to visit Florence?
September is a middling month in Florence — crowds around 78/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Florence in September?
Florence sits at roughly 78/100 in September on our crowd scale, which is 13 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Florence in September?
Expect highs around 26°C and lows near 15°C in September, with about 6 wet days across the month.