Average Monthly Sunshine in Florence

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Florence receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

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

In Florence, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.2 hours per day.

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:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

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.