Average highs 27 °C / 81 °F; cool evenings and light early showers.
September eases Florence from its summer crush into a golden lull. Long, warm days invite late gelato strolls; locals return, art shows reopen, and the countryside brims with vendemmia (grape harvest) joy. Aim for early morning museum slots and cool evenings across the Arno. Many artisan studios resume full hours this month.
and Duomo dome slots go fast. Book online for mid-morning weekday visits — weekends still draw late summer crowds.
Ride the tram from SMN station to Peretola Airport in 20 min — it’s cheaper and faster than taxis.
Restaurants resume full hours post-summer. Still, book Friday/Saturday dinners in advance, especially in Oltrarno.
Always validate ATAF bus/tram tickets onboard or at platform machines — fines are steep.
Many vineyards offer harvest tours this month. Email ahead; walk-ins are rarely accepted during vendemmia.
Schiacciata all’uva sells out early at top bakeries. Go before 10 am for warm slices.
Most artisan shops close mid-afternoon (13:00–16:00). Time your Oltrarno wanderings around their rhythm.
Sunset sets around 7:15 pm. Get to Piazzale Michelangelo or Fiesole by 6:30 for golden hour shots.
September weather can swing — carry a compact umbrella and layered outfits.
Yes. You’ll get warm weather, harvest festivals, and thinner crowds after mid-month.
Absolutely. Reserve Uffizi, Accademia, and dome climb tickets at least a week ahead.
They return from summer break, reopen workshops, and celebrate vendemmia with wine and food events.
Yes, especially early in the month. Crowds ease from mid-September onward.
Light layers, comfy shoes, a jacket for evenings, and a compact umbrella for showers.
Yes. Buses reach Chianti towns like Greve. Book vineyard tours that include transport.
Many artisan shops close 1pm–4pm. Restaurants are open for lunch (12pm–2:30pm) and dinner (7pm–10:30pm).
Yes. Trams and buses run smoothly; validate tickets and use the ATAF app for schedules.
Not in the Arno, but rooftop hotel pools and nearby countryside resorts offer options.
Yes! Try schiacciata all’uva (grape focaccia) and porcini pasta at local trattorias.
Sweet focaccia packed with Concord grapes and rosemary. It appears for a few weeks only during the grape harvest. Where to eat: Pugi (Piazza San Marco)
Fresh porcini peak in early fall. Served simply with handmade pasta and olive oil.
Where to eat: Trattoria Cammillo, Borgo San Jacopo
Try novello wines before they’re widely bottled. Slightly fizzy and fruit-forward.
Where to eat: Enoteca Alessi, Via delle Oche
Hearty tomato-bread stew flavored with basil. Early fall tomatoes add extra sweetness
Where to eat: Zà Zà, Piazza del Mercato Centrale