Weather in TuscanyLet's face it one of the main reasons we all love Tuscany is the weather! Close your eyes and picture yourself on one of those lovely balmy summer evenings when the weather in Tuscany is just perfect, relaxing outside by the pool, the heady perfume of jasmine hanging in the air, glass of Chianti in hand, mesmerised by the sheer spectacle that is a Tuscan sunset. But, back to more practical things! can a pasty white (even a West of Scotland grey!) Brit stand the heat in the middle of a Tuscan summer? What about early and late season does it get chilly in the evenings? We've put together some "Tuscan Weather" information and links, which we think you'll find useful.
The Tuscan Climate In general, the climate in Tuscany is very mild with little difference between the different provinces. However, the coast and valleys are hotter in summer than the hilly areas. Usually summers in Tuscany are hot with little or no rain. Spring (April and May) and Autumn (October and November) are milder and rainier, but there are still plenty of dry, sunny days. Winter can still have some sunny days but is usually wetter and colder, especially at night. July and August are the hottest months. January is the coldest month. When to Visit Spring in Tuscany can be one of the most rewarding times to visit, average temperatures are warm and comfortable. It can however, be one of the wettest seasons, but normally by May, rain is rare and the days are longer with up to 10 hours of daylight. Summer in Tuscany is usually hot and sunny with pleasant warm evenings for “al fresco” dining. Humidity levels can get high, especially in the cities. Autumn, like Spring can be a good time to visit Tuscany, with warm average temperatures into October and sometimes later. Tuscany in Winter rarely gets really severe weather, a day or two of snow with wetter weather and lower temperatures is the norm. however it's usually mixed with crisp bright days and clear, blue skies. Tuscan Weather Averages
Online Tuscan Weather Forecasts Before you arrive, the web site "Italy Weather and Maps"is a useful resource. It gives a detailed 6 day forecast for each of the six Tuscan provinces. - The site "Holiday Weather" is also full of interesting weather facts and figures, they will even send you a daily forecast by email or by sms to your mobile phone. Tuscan Weather Webcams Keep an eye on the latest weather, these "Tuscan Webcams" This "Ponte Vecchio Webcam" lets you see what the weather is like at one of the most famous sights in Florence.
So, is it the Hawaian shirt and the flip flops? or the thermals and moon boots? Keep an eye on The Weather in Tuscany to find out.
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