Piazza della Palma Square
Town square in Tuscany with surrounding shops
A compact square in Lucca, Tuscany, frequented for cafés and access to medieval streets; visitors pass through en route to the city walls, churches and local shops.
Piazza della Palma at a Glance#
Address: Piazza della Palma, (local town center), Tuscany, Italy
Hours: Public square - open 24 hours
Admission: Free
How to Get to Piazza della Palma#
Piazza della Palma will be in a town centre of Tuscany; the nearest regional bus or train station will usually place the square within a short walk. Check local timetables for buses to the municipal center.
Tips for Visiting Piazza della Palma#
- Find a bench near the oldest elm or plane tree - locals pick the same spots year after year.
- If visiting during a festival, note that the square's steps become informal seating for impromptu concerts.
Best Time to Visit Piazza della Palma#
Piazza della Palma is most charming outside the midday heat-early morning or evening are the best times to watch local rhythms.
Weather & Climate near Piazza della Palma#
Piazza della Palma'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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 6° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 2.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| February | Acceptable | 3° - 13° | 6° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.4h |
| March | Good | 5° - 15° | 9° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 7° - 18° | 12° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Excellent | 11° - 23° | 17° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Ideal | 15° - 27° | 21° | 28 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 2.6 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.1h |
| July | Ideal | 17° - 30° | 24° | 19 mm | clear | 58% | 2.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 30° | 24° | 40 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 2.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 15° - 26° | 21° | 79 mm | some cloud | 68% | 2.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
| December | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 6° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 3.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.0h |
