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Weather in Tuscany: the best time to travel

Weather in Tuscany: the best time to travel

Many of you ask what weather in Tuscany do we have and when is the best time to visit Tuscany. There is no single answer, because it all depends on how many other tourists you‘d like to find in Tuscany and what you want to do – visit museums or relax at the Mediterranean Sea.

The climate in Tuscany is generally mild, although there may be more or less substantial differences depending on the different geographical areas. The coast and flat areas tend to have warmer summers than the hilly and mountainous areas, although the coast in particular can enjoy the influence of the sea, which makes the temperatures a little cooler and more acceptable.

The best weather in Tuscany and the best months to visit the region are April, May, June, September and October. The most difficult time to travel in Tuscany is July and August because of the very elevate temperature, huge amount of tourist and high prices. So again, the best times to visit Tuscany are months from April to June and from September to October, when the weather in Tuscany is mild, and there are less tourists.

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April. The climate is relatively cold, but it is pleasant  if you wear comfortable clothes.  The average temperature in Tuscany in April is 16 °C, the thermometer can reach  a maximum of 20 °C. Average 13 rainy days.

May. The weather in Tuscany in May is quite pleasant, the average temperature is 19 °C. Average 14 rainy days.

June. The climate is pleasant, therefore, the average temperature in June in Tuscany is 23 ° C, but it reaches up to 28 ° C. Average 11 rainy days.

July. The climate is pleasant enough, the average temperature in Tuscany in July is 27 °C, often during the day more than 30 °C, in the cities it can reach 35 °C or even more. Average 8 rainy days.

August. The weather in Tuscany in August is not very pleasant. The average temperature in August in Tuscany is 27 °C. often during the day more than 30 °C, in the cities it can reach 35 °C or even more.  Average 6 rainy days.

September. the average temperature in September in Tuscany is 22 °C, during the day it can rise up to 27 °C. The climate in September in Tuscany is rather dry, average 8 rainy days. September is a great time to go to Tuscany.

October. The climate is pleasant: the average temperature in Tuscany in October is 16 °C, during the day it can reach 21 °C. Average 8 rainy days. 

TIP! If you decide to travel in Tuscany during the summer, check out if the hotel you booked has an air-conditioner. Read more here.