Will be leaving May 5 for 2 weeks in Tuscany. Weather reports I see show cool, rainy weather. Is that accurate for what is happening now? Am trying to decide what clothes to pack.
Thanks.
Posted by
Milwaukie, Oregon
1057 posts
Weather in Florence will be just as (un)predictable as it is here. You may have rain and you may not. It’s best to pack in layers so that you can adjust, and then look at the long range forecast a day or so before you leave to get a closer idea of what to expect.
Posted by
OP
Plympton, MA, USA
38 posts
Thank you Patricia.
Am also hoping to hear from someone who is currently in Florence or Tuscany.
Posted by
Reno, Nevada
1025 posts
You know, the Weather Channel gives minute by minute weather reports all over the world. Just sayin'
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
16687 posts
Janet, what is happening in Florence now doesn't apply to what it may be like in 2 weeks: forecasts simply can't be accurate that far out. As Tuscany is a region, it's possible to have a shower in one location that will miss another.
Best plan? Pack layers, one of them waterproof. Shed one if it's too warm or put one on if it's too cool.
Currently abt. 66 and partly cloudy in Florence with 12 mph wind. Live cams from Piazza della Signoria and duomo:
https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam/italia/toscana/firenze/piazza-signoria.html
https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam/italia/toscana/firenze/piazza-duomo-firenze.html
Posted by
Huntsville, AL, USA
8359 posts
Just go to Accuweather.com and put in Florence, IT at the top. You can see the current weather anytime you like. But expect to get olive oil commercials in the margins.
I do this weeks prior to going on any trip so I can watch the weather trends. I also go online and read European newspapers written in English for the main cities I'm visiting.
Posted by
Wilton, New York, USA
58 posts
Janet:
When I want to know the weather forecast for a city anywhere in the world, I simply type in the name of the city and add "weather" on Google:
Here's the 10-day forecast for Florence:
Posted by
Firenze, Italy
1756 posts
Hi. Living in Florence. We had to dismiss winter coats about 10 days ago, but a lighter rain coat still necessary as it is not very hot. Short rain showers always possible. Forecasts of long showers did not come true; unfortunately, as it was a very dry winter (I have lost my portable umbrella but it was not needed anyway) and I guess we will be short on water during the summer.
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227 posts
Use any of the weather apps for updated forecasts