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Tuscany or Venice?

Both are culture, history and food destinations in Europe. Venice adds architecture.

TuscanyVenice
CountryItalyItaly
Cost of a weekexpensiveexpensive
Crowds at peakhighhigh
Best monthsMay, Jun, Sep, OctApr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Warmest monthJuly, 32°CJuly, 29°C
Coolest monthJanuary, 10°CJanuary, 8°C
Known forMedieval hilltop towns and wood-grilled Bistecca alla Fiorentina.Gondolas on Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Basilica, Murano glassblowers

Month by month, side by side

MonthTuscanyVenice
Jan10°C8°C
Feb12°C9°C
Mar15°C13°C
Apr18°C15°C
May22°C21°C
Jun28°C26°C
Jul32°C29°C
Aug32°C28°C
Sep26°C25°C
Oct21°C20°C
Nov15°C13°C
Dec11°C9°C

So which one?

Pick Tuscany if…

Pick Venice if…

you want architecture. It suits honeymooners particularly well. It also works in April.

Both are at their best in May, June, September, October.

Book whichever wins

Hotels in TuscanyHotels in Venice
Tuscany guideVenice guideWhen to visit TuscanyWhen to visit Venice

Common questions

Is Tuscany or Venice cheaper?

Tuscany is expensive for a week, Venice is expensive.

Which is warmer, Tuscany or Venice?

Tuscany peaks at 32°C in July; Venice peaks at 29°C in July.

Can you do both in one trip?

Yes — they are in the same country, so combining them is straightforward.

Temperatures are measured averages (ERA5, Open-Meteo). Hotel links are partner links — your price is unchanged.

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