Santa Maria Maggiore, Florence

How to Get to Santa Maria Maggiore, Florence #

The church lies within Florence’s central historic district, a short walk from Santa Maria Novella station and the Duomo. From the station it’s a 10-15 minute walk through the Oltrarno and central neighborhoods.

Tips for Visiting Santa Maria Maggiore, Florence #

Enter via the side streets off Borgo Ognissanti to see the church in quieter light before the tourist flow to the Duomo.
Inspect the pulpit and tombs - smaller Florentine churches often hold surprising works by local masters.
Pair with a visit to the nearby Ognissanti quarter for coffee away from the tourist paths.

Best Time to Visit Santa Maria Maggiore, Florence #

Best in spring or autumn to combine cultural visits with comfortable walking weather.

Spring

Apr-May · 12-22°C

Great weather for walking Florentine neighborhoods; churches less crowded than summer.

Autumn

Sep-Oct · 15-24°C

Golden light on stone and quieter streets make for better exploration.

Weather & Climate near Santa Maria Maggiore, Florence #

Climate

Santa Maria Maggiore, Florence's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (827 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

39°

Warmest Month

-12°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

3° – 11°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

3° – 12°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.3h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

5° – 16°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

61 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 19°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

77 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

High

13.3h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

12° – 24°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

High

14.5h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

16° – 28°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

57 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

15.2h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 32°

58%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

40 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

14.9h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

18° – 32°

60%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

13.8h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

15° – 27°

70%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

78 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

High

12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 21°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

97 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.9h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

6° – 15°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

106 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

3° – 11°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.8h daylight

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