Average Monthly Sunshine in Florence

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Florence varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 346 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 96 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2488 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Florence serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Florence’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Florence enjoys an average of 2488 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

November, Florence’s wettest month, receives 34 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Florence Precipitation page.