Bastione Molino a Vento
Historical Site Windmill-named bastion within Tuscan urban fortifications
How to Get to Bastione Molino a Vento #
Easily reached on foot from Florence’s central districts; follow pedestrian routes that trace the old fortification lines to arrive at the bastion.
Tips for Visiting Bastione Molino a Vento #
- Visit just before sunset for dramatic shadows thrown across the windmill bastion's surfaces.
- Check for small interpretive signs explaining the former uses of the site-Florence records are often detailed and local historians add helpful context.
- Pair the visit with a walk to nearby artisan workshops for an afternoon of less-common Florence experiences.
Best Time to Visit Bastione Molino a Vento #
Spring through autumn is the most comfortable time to walk the fortifications and enjoy the light.
Weather & Climate near Bastione Molino a Vento #
Bastione Molino a Vento'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 (650 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 19 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 91 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
