Santa Croce, Florence Basilica di Santa Croce
Santa Croce is a Catholic minor basilica and museum in Florence that features Gothic architecture. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the 125 sights of Italy listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, such as July, when daily highs reach 30 °C and there are only about 5 rainy days. For warmer but slightly wetter weather, May and June offer highs between 22 °C and 26 °C. The site is accessible by wheelchair. Entry costs 8 € for adults and 6 € for concessions.
Visitors can reach the site via Florence Airport, Peretola, which is 7 km away. Santa Croce is located about 231 km from Rome. While visiting, you can walk to nearby sites such as the Bargello (0.4 km), Palazzo Vecchio (0.5 km), Piazza della Signoria (0.6 km), the Uffizi (0.6 km), or the Florence Cathedral (0.7 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.
