I'm thinking of flying into Venice at the end of August and traveling to Florence, Sienna, Cinqua Terra and other near-by points during the first two weeks of September. For those who have been there, how hot is it? I'm hoping for mid-seventies. What about humidity? Thanks for any help you can provide.
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Teresa,
I've travelled in that area during September and early October, and for the most part the weather was quite decent except for a day or two of rain. The days were quite warm, but I don't remember the exact temperatures.
I wouldn't have an hesitation in returning to that part of Italy in September and October.
Get rooms with AC !!!
We were in Rome & Northern Italy early September 2009. Weather was great though still warm. In Rome it was pretty hot & humid still but of course it was cooler as we travelled north. I'd say mid-seventies to low eighties in some places. We encountered a few days of rain in the Cinque Terre but otherwise the weather was nice. I would definitely not hesitate to travel that time of year again. The warmer it is, the more gelato you can eat!!!
I had the same experience as other repliers. I hit a very nasty morning storm in Florence in the first week of Sept once, but it was gone by lunchtime and I went into the Pitti Palace in the meanwhile. Had one rainy morning in Venice at the end of August but I was in the Doge's Palace at the time so it didn't affect me. Otherwise, I found the weather pretty glorious, mid-70s to low 80s, sunny, etc. I was glad all of my B&Bs had a/c.
I didn't find it that humid and I live in LA so am used to quite dry climate, but these kinds of things are hard to predict.
Thanks to everyone for your responses!