February suits travelers who like museums, hill towns and long walks in cool weather, with Florence afternoons at 55°F (13°C).
Nights stay close to freezing and rain falls on about a week of the month, so the plan works best when indoor sights and outdoor ones can swap places.
At a glance
- Florence, afternoon high: 55°F (13°C)
- Florence, night low: 37°F (3°C)
- Siena, afternoon high: 52°F (11°C)
- Rainy days: 7 in Florence, 7 in Siena
- Daylight on February 15: 10 hours 28 minutes
What is the weather like in Tuscany in February?
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rain | Rainy days | Daylight (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in (58 mm) | 8 | 9 h 15 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in (64 mm) | 7 | 10 h 28 |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in (61 mm) | 7 | 11 h 51 |
*Long-term monthly averages.*
February is cool and fairly damp in Tuscany. Florence reaches 55°F (13°C) in the afternoon and drops to 37°F (3°C) at night. Siena sits a few degrees lower, with 52°F (11°C) in the afternoon and the same 37°F (3°C) at night.
Rain falls on about seven days in both cities. Wear a waterproof layer and shoes that grip wet stone. Daylight lasts 10 hours 28 minutes in mid-February, so outdoor sights belong in the middle of the day and museums fill the dark late afternoon.
January is a few degrees colder, with Florence afternoons at 52°F (11°C), and it has under ten hours of daylight. March brings Florence up to 61°F (16°C) and nearly 12 hours of light. The number of rainy days barely changes across the three months, so shifting by four weeks buys warmth and daylight rather than drier weather.
Where to go in Tuscany in February
Florence
Afternoons reach 55°F (13°C), enough for a walk through the Boboli Gardens between visits to the five museums of Palazzo Pitti. Pick indoor sights for the wet days.
Siena
Afternoons are cooler here, at 52°F (11°C). The Palazzo Pubblico, with the Allegory of Good and Bad Government and the Hall of Nine, makes a good indoor anchor for a damp day.
San Gimignano
The town has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1990. Its three civic museums give a cold afternoon something to do indoors.
Lucca
The Walls of Lucca, the Cathedral of San Martino, the Guinigi Tower and Piazza Anfiteatro are all within the town. Choose the dry hours for the Walls and the Guinigi Tower, and keep the Cathedral for a shower.
Val d’Orcia
The area covers five municipalities: Castiglione d’Orcia, Montalcino, Pienza, Radicofani and San Quirico d’Orcia. Trekking and cycling routes link the villages, and the official app shows their difficulty, which helps in choosing a short loop for a short winter day.
Maremma Regional Park
The park lies on the coast and reaches back to the Maremma hills. It can be explored on foot, by bike or on horseback, and the walk to San Rabano is a full morning and early afternoon.
What to do in Tuscany in February
Palazzo Pitti and the Medici gardens in Florence
Palazzo Pitti houses five museums, which is plenty for a rainy day. The Boboli Gardens are among the 12 Medici villas that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Villa medicea della Petraia has been on the UNESCO list since 2013. It stands on the slopes of Monte Morello with a view of Florence and has flowering terraces. Check opening hours before going, and plan museum visits for the afternoon, when the day is milder than the cold mornings.
The Palazzo Pubblico in Siena
The Allegory of Good and Bad Government is in the Palazzo Pubblico, and visitors can also see the Hall of Nine. The Museo Civico offers a free audioguide app in Italian, English, French, German and Italian sign language, so download it before you arrive.
The museum is inside the restricted traffic zone and cannot be reached directly by car.
San Gimignano’s civic museums
San Gimignano has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1990. Its three civic museums are the Town Hall with the Picture Gallery and Great Tower, the Church of San Lorenzo in Ponte and the Complesso Museale di Santa Chiara.
Spreading the three over a day lets you step indoors whenever the weather turns.
Walks in the Maremma and the hills
The Maremma Park walk to San Rabano takes 5 hours and covers about 6 miles (9.6 km). The Via dei Corbezzoli at Cennina takes four and a half hours for 8 miles (13 km).
Is Tuscany busy in February?
In August most people head for the coasts and Florence empties, and the Antica Fiera di Signa draws a large turnout at the end of August. The big festival dates fall between April and autumn, among them the Scoppio del Carro in Florence on April 5 and Firenze Rocks on June 12 to 14. February sits outside all of them.
Many towns charge a stay tax, which can reach 5 euros per night. Each town sets its own limits. Lucca applies it for up to three consecutive nights in the same accommodation, while Greve in Chianti charges it for the first seven days, at 3 euros for a four-star hotel.
What to pack for Tuscany in February
February asks for layers, a rain shell and shoes that handle wet paving and trails.
- A warm layer for nights near 37°F (3°C)
- A waterproof jacket for the seven or so rainy days
- Walking shoes with grip for cobbled streets and walks such as San Rabano
- A phone with the free Museo Civico audioguide app downloaded in Siena
- A small daypack for a day that moves between museums and a hill walk
What to know before visiting Tuscany in February
Driving in Florence is restricted by the ZTL (limited traffic zone). It runs Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and it is not active on Sundays and public holidays. Without a garage inside the zone, you may only enter for 3 hours to unload luggage and park elsewhere. There is no on-street parking inside the ZTL, only in garages. The Green Shield environmental zone has been in force since July 1, 2025, and from December 1, 2026 new bans apply to Euro 1 petrol and Euro 2 diesel vehicles.
The U.S. State Department has Italy at Level 2, Exercise increased caution, issued September 10, 2026, due to terrorism. It recommends enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and buying travel insurance before you go.
Is February a good time to visit Tuscany?
Yes, especially for travelers who want museums, hill towns and walks in cool weather. Palazzo Pitti, the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena and the civic museums of San Gimignano give the days a solid indoor core.
February afternoons in Florence run 55°F (13°C), a little warmer than January’s 52°F (11°C). March afternoons in Florence reach 61°F (16°C), which makes long walks easier. Rainy days stay at about seven in all three months.
For visitors who want a quieter calendar, February falls outside the festival dates listed for spring, summer and autumn.
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