Florence in May 2025 – is it worth going? Weather and reviews, air temperature, how to dress, prices in hotels and excursions. How to do in Florence in early May and on the threshold of June, what to see and where to go, I found out Eurotraveler.
Florence is not the Italian city that can complain about a small number of tourists. In the high season, that is, in the summer and in September, the capital of Tuscany is an extremely popular direction. The streets of which are seething from human crowds, and museums are crowded with those who want to see and photograph universally recognized masterpieces.
Is it possible to avoid dissolution in this endless human ocean? That is, to visit the homeland of the Renaissance at a time when it is at least a little empty or only preparing for a spontaneous invasion?
It seems to us that yes – in May, Florence noticeably loses in popularity to his famous colleagues. Indeed, simultaneously with the onset of good weather, first Rome, and then Venice, become unconditional hits of tourist preferences.
Of course, you need to use this! Indeed, in the Tuscan capital, the most visited museum of Italy is located – Uffizi. And also the fourth most popular-the Gallery of the Academy, and the 11th is the Barjello Castle.
Again – and prices in the hotels of Florence in the late spring will not storm peaks. Yes, and you can taste some truly Italian dish for sane money!
Almost persuaded? Then it remains to prepare for the trip!
Weather in Florence in May
In most cases, it is remarkable for the implementation of the planned large -scale plans to inspect attractions. Someone will say that judging by the statistics in the capital of Tuscany at that time, excessively rainy (maybe), but we, as eyewitnesses, solemnly declare-the rain will not hurt anything. If he happens at all!
In general, in Florence during May it is not too hot and mainly sunny weather. Which will allow you not only to carefully examine all the palaces and cathedrals, take a walk along the streets and gardens, but also go to see other interesting places in Tuscany.
True, deviations from the rules happen: sometimes May in Florence is unusually sultry. And in the second half of the month, the air temperature can not only get out for +30 degrees Celsius, but also settle there for a long time.
Standard in early May in Florence is warm, but not sultry. Air temperatures during the day reach the range of +18-24 ° C and extremely rarely leave it.
It is colder at night – from +8 to +15 ° C. That is, exactly so that you want to take a walk in full secret and mysteries to medieval streets, deafly echoing steps of rare passers -by.
Especially when the full moon reigns in the sky, and the Florentine houses from the first to the last floor are flooded with its silver light. At this moment, for some reason, it seems that now from the corner the medieval patrol in camisoles and with swords will appear and you will have to explain confused. Well, or to cowardly run, using all the advantages of modern shoes …
Until the third decade of May, the weather in Florence (usually) does not take sudden movements. Street thermometers show something from the range of +20-25 ° C by noon, and at night they retract to +14-16 ° C.
Closer to June, warming comes to the shores of Arno. Usually very soft and insignificant-the air temperature during the day increases smoothly to +26-28, +30 degrees Celsius.
Heat and rains
But there were years – we repeat – when the Tuscan sun simply seeks to melt the streets and squares. And the air warms up to the temperature of +32-35 ° C by noon!
Like April, May in Florence is considered one of the most rainy months of the year. Although it will not be easy to notice: rains are episodic in nature and are not distinguished by duration.
So, armed with umbrellas and raincoats, travelers may be necessary. But rubber boots will be clearly superfluous!
Daylight hours and precipitation
On May 1, the sun rises in Florence at about 5 a.m. A month later, it does it half an hour later!
The duration of daylight hours is from 14 to 15 hours. And at the end of May you can walk the streets without fear of getting lost, at least up to 20 hours.
Although later you are unlikely to manage to get lost – the center of Florence is not too large!
You can familiarize yourself with the weather forecast in Florence in the next few days-Meteoam.it/meteo-citta/firenze.
How to dress
In most cases, you do not have to think about what to wear for excursions around the city or a trip to its environs. Since in Florence in May everyone walks in summer clothes. And you are quite enough light trousers and shirts, dresses and skirts, t -shirts and shorts.
The jacket is useful only in case of walking in the early morning or evenings. If the sky begins to frown and the temperature refuses to rise above +18. What is extremely rare in Florence in late spring!
Prices 2025
The old center of Florence – above we talked about this – quite compact, so there is no need to overpay for a hotel located right near the Signoria area. Since at a distance of 500-700 meters from it you can find much cheaper placement objects.
Like Hotel Bavaria, where a couple of travelers can stop for about 150 € per day. “A delightful place with a unique color” – reports in the reviews about this hotel located in the house of the 16th century of building.
More practical (like us) tourists will add that near the hotel there is a CONAD supermarket. A visit to which will make it possible to get hold of inexpensive chocolate, snacks and drinks. As well as and partly solve the problem with breakfast, dinner and dinners.
Il Villino Rosa Apartments, located at a decent distance from the center-1.5-2 about kilometers from the Palazzo-Verko, look just a great choice. If we take into account the price (along with city taxes from 170 € per day for three), the spaciousness of the apartment and the presence of a kitchen, then you quickly come to the opinion that a 20-minute walk to the main attractions cannot be considered inconvenience at all. Moreover, in view of the “weather”, standing in May in the Tuscan capital.
Remember that places in inexpensive (if this definition is generally applicable to Florence) hotels and apartments for May dates tend to end in February. So to decide on the trip and book a favorite option is better immediately after the New Year holidays.
Would you like to know how much organized excursions cost? Please:
- From 30 € there is participation in a pedestrian walk in Florence with a guide. In some cases, visiting the Academy Gallery includes and (free without a queue)
- For 70-80 € and above you will be held an individual tour of the Uffizi Museum
- And for about the same amount you will go on an introductory tour of Tuscany with a visit to San Jiminyano, Pisa and even Siene
What to do
Despite the fact that in May in Florence there will be slightly fewer tourists than in the Italian capital and Venice, you will not have to roam alone. Rather, on the contrary, tune in to the fact that you will see long lines to museums. And you will be forced to choose for a long time to choose a frame for the frame in such lively places as, for example, the Ponte Vecko bridge.
However, if you are prudent to draw a plan to visit the sights of Florence, you can minimize time losses.
(Free) Inspection of the interior of the Florentine duo is better to undertake in the afternoon, when tourists get tired and dispersed in a cafe. Those who certainly want to climb the dome of the cathedral and visit the Jotto bell tower, the time should be book long before the trip. Since the number of temporary slots is limited and they quickly end.
Barjello castle in May you can almost visit without waiting. It’s not that you will not have to crowded in the halls of the Palazzo Vecko – if you go there on a weekday, not a day off.
It is not too crowded in the late spring and near such a significant place of Florence as Basilica Santa-Croce, whose walls inside are painted with Jotto frescoes. There is no particular excitement near the church of San Lorenzo, whose chapla Medici, decorated with sculpture of the work of the incomparable Michelangelo.
Where to go
But we will call you to visit a little less advertised, but at least equally beautiful places.
You need to see Sienna without fail – and it will be better if you linger there for a couple of days. Also evaluate the charm of Voltaurra, a beautiful sleepy Tuscan town. And visit the Soran, which is as beautiful as the attention of a mass tourist is not spoiled!
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