Best Time to Visit Venice — Month-by-Month Guide

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-10 · Real weather data from WeatherAPI.com
📊 Data source: WeatherAPI.com historical records (2024)

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Monthly Weather at a Glance

Jan Cold/Rainy
6.6°C
🌡️ 1.2°C6.6°C
☀️ 1 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 74% ☀️ UV 0.2
Feb Cold/Rainy
11.2°C
🌡️ 5.9°C11.2°C
☀️ 0 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 72% ☀️ UV 0.7
Mar Mild
13.7°C
🌡️ 8.7°C13.7°C
☀️ 1 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 79% ☀️ UV 0.3
Apr Best
21.7°C
🌡️ 13.9°C21.7°C
☀️ 0 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 73% ☀️ UV 5.1
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May Mild
16.2°C
🌡️ 14.1°C16.2°C
☀️ 1 rain days
💧 18mm
💧 90% ☀️ UV 1.2
Jun Best
23.0°C
🌡️ 17.0°C23.0°C
☀️ 1 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 77% ☀️ UV 4.3
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Jul OK
30.6°C
🌡️ 21.1°C30.6°C
☀️ 0 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 69% ☀️ UV 10.1
Aug OK
31.9°C
🌡️ 22.2°C31.9°C
☀️ 0 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 72% ☀️ UV 8.5
Sep Best
20.4°C
🌡️ 12.2°C20.4°C
☀️ 0 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 57% ☀️ UV 5.4
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Oct Best
20.0°C
🌡️ 13.6°C20.0°C
☀️ 1 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 78% ☀️ UV 2.0
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Nov Cold/Rainy
11.3°C
🌡️ 3.2°C11.3°C
☀️ 0 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 68% ☀️ UV 0.3
Dec Cold/Rainy
7.5°C
🌡️ 2.7°C7.5°C
☀️ 0 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 80% ☀️ UV 0.1

January — AVOID

January is Venice’s frozen, empty soul. You’ll shiver in your damp coat while dodging tourist-free canals. Hotels €100-200, but it’s not worth the misery. Best for: Ghost hunters, not humans.

February — AVOID (unless Carnevale)

Freezing, quiet, and almost worth it for Carnevale’s masked chaos (Feb 17-2024). Otherwise, it’s just wet cobblestones and zero buzz. Hotels €150-250. Best for: Costume enthusiasts, not families.

March — OK, BUT NOT GREAT

Chilly but awake! Canals hum softly, no crowds, but rain might ruin your selfie. Hotels €120-220. Best for: Solo travelers, not sun-seekers.

April — BEST MONTH

Spring’s magic: warm sun, blooming flowers, and zero tourists. Venice breathes again. Hotels €200-350. Best for: Couples, culture lovers, everyone except sunbathers.

May — GOOD, BUT RAIN

Perfect for gelato, but Festa della Sensa (May 2024) brings crowds and rain. Hotels €220-380. Best for: History buffs, not budget travelers.

June — BEST MONTH

Warm, lively, and not sweltering. Gondolas glide, festivals pop, and you’ll spot locals at cafés. Hotels €250-400. Best for: Couples, foodies, the whole damn family.

July — AVOID

Heatwave. Venice turns into a sauna with tourists sweating through canals. Hotels €350-500. Best for: Heat-obsessed tourists, not you.

August — AVOID

Same as July, but worse. Tourist buses choke the streets. Hotels €300-450. Best for: Only the most desperate, not me.

September — BEST MONTH

Summer’s last gasp: golden light, empty streets, and cool evenings. Venice feels like yours. Hotels €180-300. Best for: Budget travelers, photographers, anyone who hates crowds.

October — BEST MONTH

Crisp air, autumn leaves, and no more sweltering. Perfect for strolling bridges and wine bars. Hotels €220-350. Best for: Families, writers, lovers of quiet magic.

November — AVOID

Cold, grey, and boring. The city sleeps, and rain soaks your €100 hotel. Hotels €100-180. Best for: People who enjoy watching paint dry.

December — AVOID

Chilly, crowded, and overpriced for Christmas. Canals feel like a sad postcard. Hotels €200-300. Best for: Santa’s elves, not tourists.

Best Time to Visit Venice on a Budget

September. You get summer’s vibe without the summer price tag. Hotels €180-300, and you’ll avoid all the crowds. Skip the rest.

Best Time for Families

June. Warm weather, family-friendly festivals, and canals not packed with screaming tourists. Hotels €250-400. Avoid July/August like the plague.

Best Time for Couples

April or October. Venice’s romantic glow hits perfectly—sun-drenched bridges, empty piazzas, and gelato shared under twilight. Hotels €200-350. Skip the rest of the year.

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