Villa di Quarto
Palace Historic Tuscan villa with landscaped gardens
A historic estate on Florence’s outskirts, Villa di Quarto offers gardens and period architecture; visitors tour the grounds and use the villa as a base for nearby art workshops and museums.
How to Get to Villa di Quarto #
From central Florence (Piazza della Signoria) it’s about a 20-40 minute drive northwest into the hills above the city depending on traffic. Regional buses and private shuttles run toward the Quarto area; the closest major hub is Florence Santa Maria Novella station, from which one can taxi or take a bus. Many visitors combine a villa visit with a drive along the SR 2 (Via di Quarto) and park in marked lay-bys or small public lots.
Tips for Visiting Villa di Quarto #
- If visiting the villa's gardens, ask ahead - many historic villas in the Quarto area open only for guided tours or by appointment.
- Combine a visit with a drive along the Florentine hills: the views toward Florence are often the real prize.
- Wear shoes suitable for gravel paths; these villas frequently have century-old box hedges and terraces that are best approached on foot.
Best Time to Visit Villa di Quarto #
The best visits are in shoulder seasons when the Tuscan hills are both green and quiet: spring and early autumn.
Weather & Climate near Villa di Quarto #
Villa di Quarto'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 2°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (892 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (117 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
