Florence Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore
Florence Cathedral is a minor basilica, cathedral, and museum located in Florence, Italy. It is part of the Historic Centre of Florence and the Piazza del Duomo, and forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Italian national heritage. Dedicated to Mary, the site features a native name in Italian as Santa Maria del Fiore.
Planning a visit
July brings daily highs of 30 °C and lows of 18 °C with 37 mm of rain on about 5 days, while January sees daily highs of 9 °C and lows of 2 °C with 72 mm of rain on about 10 days. October and November receive the most rain, with November reaching 129 mm on about 13 days. The site is open Monday through Saturday from 10:15 to 16:45, and is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Wheelchair access is available.
The nearest airport is Florence Airport, Peretola, located 6 km away, and the capital Rome is 232 km away. Nearby sights include Giotto's Campanile at 0.1 km, Florence Baptistery at 0.2 km, Bargello at 0.3 km, Basilica of San Lorenzo, Florence at 0.3 km, and Piazza della Signoria at 0.4 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is November, with about 129 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 72 | 66 | 74 | 89 | 86 | 66 | 37 | 63 | 96 | 121 | 129 | 108 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
