Basilica of San Francesco, Siena

How to Get to Basilica of San Francesco, Siena #

In Siena’s historic center. From Siena train station, buses run to the city centre (Piazza del Campo) and the basilica is a short walk from there. Walking from Piazza del Campo takes roughly 10-15 minutes uphill.

Tips for Visiting Basilica of San Francesco, Siena #

Enter through the side portal to avoid the main tourist flow and spot fresco fragments above the doorway
On weekdays, check for choir rehearsal times - the acoustics are exceptional and often unscheduled
Explore the adjoining friary cloister (if open) for quieter medieval stonework most visitors miss

Best Time to Visit Basilica of San Francesco, Siena #

Siena is best in spring or autumn for weather and manageable crowds; winter and summer bring extremes.

Spring (Apr-Jun)

Apr-Jun · 10-22°C (50-72°F)

Comfortable for walking Siena's hills; spring light flatters brick façades.

Autumn (Sep-Nov)

Sep-Nov · 12-20°C (54-68°F)

Cooler, with fewer tourists-good for lingering in churches and museums.

Weather & Climate near Basilica of San Francesco, Siena #

Climate

Basilica of San Francesco, Siena's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (767 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 47 Good

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

41°

Warmest Month

-9°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 9°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

3° – 11°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

5° – 13°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 17°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

68 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

High

13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 22°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

58 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

High

14.5h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 26°

61%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

15.2h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 29°

54%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

30 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

14.9h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 29°

57%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

40 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

13.8h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

14° – 24°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

High

12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

11° – 19°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

91 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.9h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

7° – 14°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

101 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 10°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

81 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.8h daylight

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