Best time to take a Rome to Florence day trip
Florence has something to offer all year round. However, here are some factors for you to consider before booking your day trip.
High season vs. shoulder season: Florence is busy from May to August in the summer months. Tourists swarm the streets, and hotel rates soar. If you visit during spring (March to May) and late fall (October to November), you can explore the sights the city has to offer on an economical budget with thinner crowds.
Climate considerations: In the spring (March to May), Florentine weather oscillates between 16°C-24°C (61°F-75°F). Weather averages at about 29°C-30°C (84°F-86°F) during the summer months (May to August). Late fall in Florence can feel a bit dreary, with the weather dipping as low as 6°C (43°F).
Festivals: Between the months of May and October, Florentine locals step out to attend a range of music and art festivals. There are also Easter festivals and Harvest festivals celebrated along the Tuscan countryside. If you think you’d like to experience any of them, book your trip to coincide with a festival. No? You’d rather only see the museums and cathedrals of Florence? Then spring (March to May) and late fall (October to November) might be a better time for your trip.