The best time to visit Venice
For most travellers, the sweet spot in Venice is September · May · October: 24° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.
Climate through the year
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / 1° | Low | $ | Quiet |
| February | 9° / 2° | High | $$ | Great |
| March | 13° / 5° | Moderate | $$ | Fair |
| April | 17° / 9° | Moderate | $$ | Great |
| May | 22° / 13° | High | $$ | Ideal |
| June | 26° / 17° | High | $$$ | Fair |
| July | 29° / 19° | High | $$$ | Fair |
| August | 28° / 19° | High | $$$ | Fair |
| September | 24° / 16° | Moderate | $$ | Ideal |
| October | 18° / 11° | Moderate | $$ | Great |
| November | 12° / 6° | Low | $ | Quiet |
| December | 8° / 2° | Moderate | $$ | Fair |
The year in Venice
Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Venice.
When to go, depending on what you want
Practical basics
- Region
- Europe
- Local currency
- EUR
- Hemisphere
- Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
- Yearly range
- 1° – 29°
- Strongest months
- September, May, October
- Good for
- city · culture · romance · food
Events in Venice
- Feb Venice Carnival — Elaborate masks and costumes fill Piazza San Marco for two weeks of parades and masquerade balls.
- May Vogalonga — Thousands of rowers paddle a 30-kilometer non-competitive course through the lagoon and canals each spring.
- Jul Redentore Festival — A bridge of boats crosses the Giudecca Canal for a night of fireworks marking deliverance from the plague.
- Sep Venice Film Festival — Stars walk the Lido's red carpet as one of the world's oldest film festivals awards its Golden Lion.
Every month in Venice
A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Venice?
For most travellers, the sweet spot in Venice is September · May · October: 24° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.
What is the cheapest time to visit Venice?
January — Prices run low season this month: some of the best deals of the year. Save 64%.
When should you avoid Venice?
No major festivals fall in Venice, so the destination feels like its everyday self.
What is the weather like in Venice?
Average highs sit around 29°C with lows near 1°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
