Bastione Fortezza

Historical Site Fortified bastion forming part of historic walls

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Bastione Fortezza
On the hill around Florence's historic center, Tuscany, Italy
42.7618, 11.1174

How to Get to Bastione Fortezza #

A short walk from Florence’s historic center; use pedestrian routes or local buses to reach the various bastions encircling the old city.

Tips for Visiting Bastione Fortezza #

  • Look for interpretive plaques explaining which period each bastione was updated-Florence's defenses evolved across centuries.
  • Walk the connecting paths between bastions for quieter views of the cityscape.
  • Bring a camera with a modest zoom to capture details and distant rooftops of Florence.

Best Time to Visit Bastione Fortezza #

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons to explore the bastions on foot.

Spring
Apr-Jun · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Pleasant temperatures ideal for exploring the bastions and city walks.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Thinning crowds and good light for photographs.
Winter
Dec-Feb · 2-12°C (36-54°F)
Quiet city and crisp air; dress warmly for exposed heights.

Weather & Climate near Bastione Fortezza #

Climate

Bastione Fortezza's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (646 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 18 mm and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 30°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 26°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 90 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

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