Yes, June suits anyone who wants art, concerts and warm, mostly dry days in Florence. The Uffizi, the Accademia and Palazzo Vecchio are all there, and the city’s summer festival season starts on June 1.
At a glance
- Afternoon high: 84°F (29°C)
- Night low: 61°F (16°C)
- Rainy days: 5 in the month
- Rainfall: 2 inches (45 mm)
- Daylight on June 15: 15 hours 26 minutes
- Flo.re Festival: June 5 to 29 (Palazzo Medici Riccardi from June 15)
- Estate Fiorentina: June 1 to September 30
What is the weather like in Florence in June?
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rain | Rainy days | Daylight (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in (63 mm) | 8 | 14 h 42 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in (45 mm) | 5 | 15 h 26 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in (25 mm) | 3 | 15 h 10 |
*Long-term monthly averages.*
June is warm and fairly dry. Afternoons reach 84°F (29°C) and nights stay at 61°F (16°C), so you can sightsee in light clothes from morning to late evening.
Fit the indoor museums around the afternoon heat and keep the outdoor sights for the mornings and the long evenings, when daylight lasts past 15 hours.
May is cooler, with afternoons near 76°F (24°C) and about eight rainy days. July is hotter, with highs near 90°F (32°C) and about three rainy days. June sits between the two, with the evening light of midsummer.
What to do in Florence in June
Uffizi Gallery and its Renaissance rooms
The Uffizi holds paintings from the 14th century and the Renaissance by Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo and Caravaggio. It also has an ancient collection of Medici statues and busts, including Roman copies of lost Greek sculptures.
Audioguides cost €6.00 and the radio whisper service at the entrance costs €1.50. A long queue forms every day, so book ahead.
Accademia Gallery near the Duomo
The Accademia is in the heart of Florence, near Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Duomo. With afternoons near 84°F (29°C), a bus ride between the two is a fair option.
There is constantly a long queue at its doors.
Palazzo Vecchio and its tower
Palazzo Vecchio stands on Piazza della Signoria. Inside are Donatello’s Judith, Bronzino’s paintings in the Chapel of Eleonora and Michelangelo’s Genius of Victory. The Tower offers a spectacular view of Florence from the top and from intermediate points on the climb.
The ‘Tracce di Firenze’ section on the ground floor can be visited free of charge. Events and meetings sometimes close part or all of the museum route, so check the day’s opening before you go.
Boboli Gardens
The Boboli Gardens have grottos, the most important of them by Bernardo Buontalenti, and fountains such as the Fountain of Neptune and the Fountain of the Ocean. There is also an 18th-century pavilion called the Kaffeehaus and the Lemon House, built by Zanobi del Rosso between 1777 and 1778.
Warm afternoons make the early and late hours more comfortable for a garden walk.
Flo.re Festival, Estate Fiorentina and the markets
Estate Fiorentina runs from June 1 to September 30 with shows, festivals and cultural projects. The Flo.re Festival adds concerts, talks and workshops in some of Florence’s most evocative places, running through June 29. Palazzo Medici Riccardi hosts it from June 15.
The Pulci market spreads out under the loggia around the Sant’Ambrogio market building on the last Sunday of the month. The Mercato Centrale, which opened in 1874, is a stop for food and wine. The Mercato Nuovo, known as the mercato del Porcellino, is on the tourist route thanks to its central position.
Is Florence busy in June?
June falls inside Estate Fiorentina, the festival season that runs to the end of September. The markets and fairs draw residents and many tourists, and a long queue forms every day at the Uffizi. The Accademia has one constantly. Expect the main museums and the central markets to be busy.
Booking is suggested for extremely busy times and for single visitors, to avoid long queues at admission. Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month, with no reservations possible. On free days there is no priority access except for disabled visitors and their caretaker, pregnant women and European Union school groups within the daily quota.
What to pack for Florence in June
June asks for light clothes by day and one layer for the evening and the rainy spells.
- Light, breathable clothes for afternoons near 84°F (29°C)
- A thin layer for nights near 61°F (16°C) and the five or so rainy days
- Walking shoes for the 1 to 1.5 mile (1.5 to 2.5 km) distance between the Uffizi and the Accademia, and for the Tower climb at Palazzo Vecchio
- A small day bag
- Your booking on your phone or printed, for the Uffizi and the Accademia
- A picnic setup for Parco di Villa Vogel, which has picnic tables
What to know before visiting Florence in June
At the Uffizi, staff may temporarily close some rooms or itineraries when attendance is high. Palazzo Vecchio is often the venue of events that close part or all of its museum route. Free-admission days, like the first Sunday of the month, mean no reservations and no priority access.
The Flo.re Festival dates differ by venue, with Palazzo Medici Riccardi hosting it from June 15. If a concert or talk is the reason for the trip, plan the museum days around it.
Is June a good time to visit Florence?
Yes, June is a good time to visit Florence for travelers who want museums, festival evenings and warm weather in one trip. Afternoons near 84°F (29°C) and only about five rainy days keep most plans on schedule.
May is cooler, with about eight rainy days.
For travelers who want the Flo.re Festival, the second half of June puts both its city events and the Palazzo Medici Riccardi program on the calendar. With children, Parco di Villa Vogel offers a play area, a skating rink and a water basin with cascades and jets. Argingrosso is equipped for cycling, horse riding and golfing.
Near Ponte all’Indiano there are playgrounds, trekking trails and little lakes.
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