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Best Time to Visit Venice (Italy)

Europe · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.

Noura's timing tip: Autumn acqua alta can flood St. Mark's Square—check tide forecasts and pack waterproof shoes. Venice's day-tripper access fee applies on many 2025–26 peak days, so book online in advance.
Best months
Feb, Apr–Jul, Sep
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Seasons at a glance
FebruaryAprilMayJuneJulySeptember MarchAugustOctoberDecember JanuaryNovember

🟢 Peak season  ·  🟠 Shoulder  ·  ⚪ Off-peak

Venice (Italy) month by month

Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.

MonthAvg °FSunRainSeasonWhat it's like
January 32–44°F 3h Low (47mm) Off-Peak Cold, misty and hauntingly empty—Venice at its most cinematic.
February 33–47°F 4h Low (43mm) Peak Chilly but electric as masked Carnevale takes over every campo.
March 39–55°F 5h Low (46mm) Shoulder Cool early spring with softening light and pre-season quiet.
April 46–61°F 6h Moderate (64mm) Peak Mild, blooming spring—romantic and busy as the season kicks off.
May 55–71°F 8h Moderate (69mm) Peak Warm, sunny and lively—ideal weather before the summer crush.
June 61–77°F 9h Moderate (76mm) Peak Hot, humid and packed, with long luminous evenings on the water.
July 65–82°F 10h Moderate (63mm) Peak Sultry, crowded summer capped by dazzling Redentore fireworks.
August 64–82°F 9h Moderate (83mm) Shoulder Hot and humid with thundery afternoons; locals gone, tourists many.
September 58–74°F 7h Moderate (66mm) Peak Warm, mellow early autumn—regattas, festivals and softer crowds.
October 49–64°F 5h Moderate (74mm) Shoulder Cool, foggy and moody as high water and quiet return to the lagoon.
November 39–53°F 3h Moderate (87mm) Off-Peak Damp, atmospheric and prone to acqua alta—raincoats and empty calli.
December 33–45°F 3h Moderate (54mm) Shoulder Cold, still and festive—holiday lights reflected in silent canals.

Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.

Things to do in Venice (Italy), month by month

Hand-picked ideas for every month of the year — from Noura's Destination Finder.

JanuaryOff-Peak32–44°F
  • Wander empty misty alleys off-season
  • Tour the Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs
  • Warm up on a cicchetti crawl in Cannaregio
  • Watch glassblowing demos on Murano
  • Ride the Grand Canal by vaporetto
FebruaryPeak33–47°F
  • Don a mask for Carnevale di Venezia
  • Watch the Flight of the Angel in St. Mark's Square
  • See the best masked-costume contests
  • Duck into St. Mark's Basilica's golden mosaics
  • Sip bacari wine between parades
MarchShoulder39–55°F
  • Visit the Gallerie dell'Accademia
  • Climb St. Mark's Campanile for lagoon views
  • Explore colorful Burano's lace houses
  • See the Peggy Guggenheim Collection
  • Take a quiet gondola ride before high season
AprilPeak46–61°F
  • Celebrate Festa di San Marco (Apr 25) with the bocolo rose
  • See the Venice Biennale (if open)
  • Stroll the blooming Giardini della Biennale
  • Browse Rialto Market's seafood & produce
  • Enjoy a sunset spritz on a Zattere terrace
MayPeak55–71°F
  • Join or watch the Vogalonga rowing regatta
  • Tour the Venice Biennale pavilions
  • Island-hop to Murano & Burano
  • Take a gondola serenade along quiet canals
  • Explore Cannaregio's Jewish Ghetto
JunePeak61–77°F
  • Wander the Biennale gardens & Arsenale
  • Take a beach day at the Lido
  • Do an early-morning St. Mark's Basilica visit
  • Cicchetti and ombra tour near Rialto
  • Ride a sunset gondola on the Grand Canal
JulyPeak65–82°F
  • Watch the Festa del Redentore fireworks (3rd Sun)
  • Cool off with a Lido beach afternoon
  • Cross the Grand Canal by traghetto at dawn
  • Take a gelato stroll to Punta della Dogana
  • Enjoy an evening spritz in Campo Santa Margherita
AugustShoulder64–82°F
  • Catch the Venice Film Festival on the Lido
  • Escape the heat on the outer lagoon islands
  • Watch sunset from the Accademia Bridge
  • Visit Torcello island & its ancient basilica
  • Do late-night cicchetti in Cannaregio
SeptemberPeak58–74°F
  • Cheer the Regata Storica costumed boat parade
  • Soak up the Venice Film Festival buzz
  • Tour the Biennale before it closes
  • Do a wine-and-cicchetti crawl at Rialto bacari
  • Take a gondola ride in crisp early-autumn light
OctoberShoulder49–64°F
  • Visit museums as the crowds thin
  • See Peggy Guggenheim & Punta della Dogana art
  • Take a foggy-morning photo walk on the Grand Canal
  • Tour Murano's glass studios
  • Enjoy warm risotto & seafood in a quiet osteria
NovemberOff-Peak39–53°F
  • Cross the votive bridge for Madonna della Salute (Nov 21)
  • Experience atmospheric acqua alta (bring boots)
  • Take the Doge's Palace Secret Itineraries tour
  • Go cozy bacaro hopping in Cannaregio
  • See St. Mark's Basilica mosaics in low light
DecemberShoulder33–45°F
  • Soak up quiet Christmas-lit campos
  • Ice-skate and browse holiday stalls
  • Attend Midnight Mass at St. Mark's Basilica
  • Ring in New Year's in St. Mark's Square
  • Warm up over hot chocolate near Rialto

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