Yes, June suits travelers who want long warm days for cities, gardens and trails, with Florence reaching 84°F (29°C) in the afternoon and only about five rainy days.
The Cherry Festival in Lari runs from late May to early June, so it only catches the first days of the month, and the Cantine Aperte wine event falls on the last weekend of May, just before.
At a glance
- Florence afternoon high: 84°F (29°C)
- Florence night low: 61°F (16°C)
- Florence rainy days: 5
- Siena high and low: 81°F (27°C) and 59°F (15°C)
- Siena rainy days: 6
- Daylight on June 15 in Florence: 15 hours 26 minutes
What is the weather like in Tuscany in June?
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rain | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in (63 mm) | 8 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in (45 mm) | 5 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in (25 mm) | 3 |
*Long-term monthly averages.*
June is warm and mostly dry. Florence reaches 84°F (29°C) in the afternoon and cools to 61°F (16°C) at night. Siena is a little gentler, at 81°F (27°C) by day and 59°F (15°C) at night.
Florence has five rainy days in the month and Siena six, so a shower is possible but most days stay open for sightseeing. Daylight lasts 15 hours 26 minutes in Florence on June 15. That leaves room to do museums and indoor visits at midday, and to walk or cycle in the cooler morning and the evening.
May is cooler, with a Florence high of 76°F (24°C) and eight rainy days. July is hotter, with 90°F (32°C) in Florence and three rainy days. June sits between the two, drier than May and less hot than July.
Where to go in Tuscany in June
Florence
June afternoons in Florence reach 84°F (29°C), which suits the shade of the Boboli Gardens and the five museums of Palazzo Pitti. The Boboli Gardens are among the 12 Medici villas declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Siena
Siena is a little cooler than Florence in June, with a high of 81°F (27°C). The Palazzo Pubblico holds the Allegory of Good and Bad Government, and visitors can see the Hall of Nine. The Museo Civico offers a free audioguide app in English, so a midday visit indoors is easy to plan.
San Gimignano
San Gimignano has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List 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. They make good indoor stops when the afternoon heat builds.
Lucca
Lucca’s attractions include the Walls, the Cathedral of San Martino, Piazza Anfiteatro and the Guinigi Tower. In summer you can cycle the Lucca hills and countryside, which fits the long June evenings.
Val d’Orcia
The Val d’Orcia area comprises five municipalities: Castiglione d’Orcia, Montalcino, Pienza, Radicofani and San Quirico d’Orcia. The Eroica gravel route also crosses it, so the area works for a slow day by car or by bike.
What to do in Tuscany in June
Lari Cherry Festival in early June
The annual Cherry Festival in Lari runs from late May to early June. In June only its first days remain.
Check the exact end date before building a day around it. Lari is one of the inland villages awarded the Bandiera Arancione.
Maremma Regional Park on foot, by bike or on horseback
The Maremma Regional Park is on the coast, and you can explore it on foot, by bike or on horseback. The walking route to San Rabano takes 5 hours and covers 6 miles (9.6 km).
Start early to keep the walk out of the afternoon heat. The coastal parks also offer snorkeling in protected seabeds.
The Eroica route through Chianti, Val d’Orcia and the Crete Senesi
The Eroica route covers 125 miles (200 km) of gravel roads through the Chianti hills, the Val d’Orcia and the Crete Senesi. With afternoons near 81°F (27°C) in Siena, cycle in the morning and break the route into short stages.
The Tuscan Naturalistic Itinerary offers more options. It links over 70 reserves along four routes (hills, coasts, Apennines and rivers) that can be done on foot, by mountain bike or by car.
Markets in Montecatini Terme
Montecatini Terme holds its weekly market on Thursdays at Piazzale Granduca Leopoldo. The Mercato della Terra and the farmers’ market meet at the Mercato Coperto on Via Mazzini, and the daily Grocco market is on Viale P. Grocco and Via della Salute.
Go in the morning, when the covered market is easy to visit before the day warms up.
Villa La Petraia and its flowering terraces
Villa La Petraia has elegant flowering terraces and is a UNESCO World Heritage site, part of the Medici villas. It is an easy garden stop in June.
Is Tuscany busy in June?
Reserve rooms ahead, especially for farmhouses and villas. Agriturismo options include farmhouses with private pools, apartments in Casale Marittimo and campsites, and larger houses sleep up to 15 people.
The stay tax can be up to 5 euros per night. Each municipality sets its own cap: Lucca charges for up to three consecutive nights, Greve in Chianti for up to seven nights per person, Casole d’Elsa for the first five days, and Sesto Fiorentino for up to ten consecutive nights. In Montespertoli short-term rentals pay 1.50 euro per person per day.
What to pack for Tuscany in June
June asks for light clothes by day and one warmer layer for the evening.
- Light, breathable clothes for afternoons that reach 84°F (29°C) in Florence
- A sweater or light jacket for June nights of 59°F to 61°F (15°C to 16°C)
- A compact rain jacket for the five or six rainy days
- Sturdy walking shoes for trails such as the 6 mile (9.6 km) route to San Rabano
- A hat and a water bottle for gravel roads and long outdoor days
- Swimwear and a snorkel mask for the coastal parks
What to know before visiting Tuscany in June
The Lari Cherry Festival ends in early June, and the Cantine Aperte weekend is the last one in May, so neither is a safe June plan. The Valdambra events program in Bucine runs from April 25 to November 30 and is open through June.
Budget for the stay tax at each stop, since caps differ by town.
Is June a good time to visit Tuscany?
Yes, June is a good time for travelers who want city sightseeing, gardens and walks in warm, mostly dry weather.
Moving a month earlier gains festivals and loses some dry days. Moving later gains dry days and loses comfort for walking.
If you want swimming or snorkeling, head to the coastal parks, where protected seabeds are open for snorkeling.
Le festival de Lari est la seule raison de viser les premiers jours de juin.
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