Best time to visit Venice

April to June and September to October. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.

April to June and September to October

Spring (April to June) and early autumn (September to October) are the most named windows, with mild weather and fewer crowds than July and August.

“The best time to visit Venice is usually regarded as Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October).” travelodeal.co.uk
“The best time to visit Venice for all-round enjoyment featuring beaches, nightlife, and great food is around April to June” planmytour.co.uk
“The best time to visit Venice for most travelers is April to early June or September to October, when days are mild and long.” keysofitaly.com

6 of the 8 travel guides we read name these months.

Venice month by month

Average high and low in Venice, and days with rain

January46°F / 32°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…Coldest month and one of the quietest, with highs near 7 to 8C.Cold and damp; one of the cheapest months.Venice Carnival · Carnevale di Venezia, final days
February49°F / 33°F · 5 rainy daysChecking fares…Carnival, with masquerades and costumes, is usually held in February and is very busy.Carnival is a 40-day festival running up to Lent, with crowds pouring in on weekends.
March56°F / 40°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…Cool and changeable, with low to moderate crowds and fewer visitors at museums.March is the wettest spring month at 7 rain days.
Best timeApril63°F / 48°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…Still fairly quiet, with gardens in bloom. Liberation Day and the Feast of St Mark on April 25 bring celebrations.About eight rainy days; bring a light waterproof layer.Festa di San Marco (Festa del Bocolo)
Best timeMay72°F / 56°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…Warm with long evenings, but crowds are high. The Biennale typically starts in May.May stands out in spring, with daylight hours increasing and highs near 20C.Sea Star Festival · Vogalonga
Best timeJune79°F / 63°F · 9 rainy daysChecking fares…Summery and lively. June has more rain and occasional thunderstorms.Early June is picked over midsummer if summer is your only window.Festa di San Pietro in Castello
July83°F / 67°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…The busiest month, hot and humid, with highs near 84F.Festa del Redentore takes place in July.Festa del Redentore
August83°F / 66°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…Very hot and humid, with locals away; among the most expensive months.Venice Film Festival
Best timeSeptember75°F / 59°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…Called the sweet spot by many local guides, with highs near 75F and thinning crowds.The Venice Film Festival is held in September, and the Regata Storica is on the first Sunday.Regata Storica
Best timeOctober65°F / 51°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…Cooler with highs near 66F, slightly wetter, and the first high tides can appear.The Venice Marathon is held in October.Venice Marathon
November55°F / 42°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…Peak month for high water, with low crowds and good value.Cool with possible rain.Festa della Madonna della Salute
December47°F / 34°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…Cold, damp and often misty. Christmas markets are held at Campo Santo Stefano.Low crowds until the holidays.

Weather: Venice averages from Istituto Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale (long-term averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.

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What's on in Venice

Festivals and seasons through the year

Busy, quiet and what to watch for

Busiest

June to August, especially JulyHot, crowded and the most expensive months. Book 3 to 4 months ahead.
February (Carnival)Carnival is one of the two busiest winter periods.
Late April onwardFlight and accommodation prices rise, and Easter Holy Week is busy.

Quietest

January and FebruaryFewest people, cheapest months apart from Carnival.
Late November to early JanuaryLow prices, cheaper flights, and quieter streets, excluding Carnival.

Watch for

October to DecemberAbout 75% of acqua alta (high water) falls in October, November and December.
Autumn and winterAcqua alta is declared when the tide exceeds 80 cm above sea level and often lasts only a few hours.
July and AugustHot, humid and crowded.
Spring and summerA day-visitor access fee applies on selected days; overnight guests are generally exempt.

Questions people ask

Which is the best month to visit Venice?: Sources point to May and October or September, with April to June and September to October the usual windows.
How much time do you really need in Venice?: One source says staying overnight is the single biggest upgrade over a day trip.

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