Best time to visit Siena

Go inApril–July and September

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Stay overnight to see the Campo without the tour groups.

Siena month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Poor	10°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Poor	11°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Mixed	15°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
April	Good	18°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
May	Good	23°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
June	Good	28°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
July	Great	31°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	Palio di Siena
August	Good	31°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	Palio dell’Assunta
September	Good	26°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
October	Good	20°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
November	Mixed	14°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
December	Poor	10°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–

Flights to Siena are usually cheapest in January–February and November. The catch: January–February and November are rainy.
Crowds and prices peak in May–June and August–September, so book early.

The Palio horse race has been run in Siena’s main square since the Middle Ages.

When is the best time to visit Siena?

The best time to visit Siena is April–July and September. Stay overnight to see the Campo without the tour groups.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Siena?

Flights are usually cheapest in January–February and November, when demand is lowest.

When is Siena busiest?

Siena is busiest in May–June and August–September.

What is the weather like in Siena?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C, and January the coolest at 10°C. The wettest period is October–March.