Tuscany Climate and Weather

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Generally the climate in Tuscany is very mild. However, there are small variations between the regions due to the geography of the area. The coast and in the valleys the summers are hotter than in the hills, where the climate is very continental and rain falls more often. The summers in Tuscany are very hot and without rain especially in the valleys. Spring (April and May) and Autumn (October and November) are dry, sunny days but the chances of rain are higher. The Winter has sunny, mild days and it can get very cold at night particularly in the hilly areas. As expected July is the hottest month with temperatures ranging from 23°C up to 30°C; the valleys can often see higher temperatures and 38 ^oC to 40 ^oC is not uncommon. January is the coldest month with about 7°C at the coast and about 3.5°C to 5.5°C inland. The temperature in the mountains can get below freezing.The busiest time in Tuscany (and Italy generally) is August when the Italians are on holiday. Both July and August are very busy but the main tourist season stretches from mid-April to the end of September. The best time to visit Italy and Tuscany for holidays is the quieter part of the season, from April to June and from September to October, when the weather is usually good, the prices are lower and there are fewer tourists. Just beware that tourists crowd the major cities at Easter, when Italians flock to resorts and the countryside. The weather is warm enough for beach visits in most of the country from June to September but during August (high season) it is very hot, prices are inflated and a large number of businesses, including shops and restaurants close down as the owners are trying to escape the crowds and the heat.


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