August could be a good time to visit Florence, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +31°C, and there are typically 6 sunny days in August. However, expect about 20 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 140 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
August is usually the wettest month of the year in Florence;
Average weather
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+31°C
Avg. max. temperature
+13°C
Min.
+41°C
Max.
140 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Florence has OK weather in August.
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Average temperature in Florence in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Florence for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in August is +33°C with a maximum of +37°C and a minimum of +18°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +31°C to +29°C.
Is Florence warm or cold in August?
Florence is typically hot in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +32°C to +31°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +23°C to +22°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
August is one of the warmest months in Florence, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Florence in August
Florence weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+32°C
+31°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+14°C
+13°C
+7°C
Max. temperature
+40°C
+41°C
+37°C
Rainfall
154 mm
140 mm
118 mm
Wind
2 m/s
1 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
75%
77%
76%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
4
6
9
Cloudy days
3
4
5
Rainy days
22
20
15
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.It’s getting colder in August. From +32°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +31°C.As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 154 mm to 140 mm.Humidity rises from 75% to 77%.Winds are calmer in comparison to July, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 4 to 6.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in September as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Florence in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Florence is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Florence based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 168 mm, with a 52% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 48 mm, which is moderate rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Florence, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Florence wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 71% chance of precipitation and 154 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 37% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Florence?
This is the weather in Florence in August 2024:
1 August
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+31°C
2 August
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+30°C
3 August
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+27°C
4 August
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+30°C
5 August
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+33°C
6 August
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+34°C
7 August
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+34°C
8 August
🌧️
+33°C
9 August
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+32°C
10 August
☀️
+33°C
11 August
☀️
+32°C
12 August
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+35°C
13 August
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+36°C
14 August
☀️
+36°C
15 August
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+37°C
16 August
🌧️
+32°C
17 August
🌧️
+32°C
18 August
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+33°C
19 August
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+33°C
20 August
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+34°C
21 August
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+36°C
22 August
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+35°C
23 August
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+32°C
24 August
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+34°C
25 August
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+35°C
26 August
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+37°C
27 August
🌧️
+35°C
28 August
🌧️
+32°C
29 August
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+33°C
30 August
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+29°C
31 August
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+29°C
In August 2024 Florence had 25 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +33°C, with an absolute maximum of +37°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Florence climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Florence in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+22°C) and the highest in 1990 (+26°C). The driest year was 2001 with only 844 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1954 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Florence in August:
Is August a good time to visit Florence?
It’s always a good time to visit Florence, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Florence in August?
Absolutely, August is hot in Florence. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Florence rainy in August?
Florence is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Florence in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Florence in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Florence, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.