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Best time to visit Venice: month by month
Short answer
April–May and September–October are the best months, with average highs of about 15–25°C. Summer is hot and humid (about 26–29°C) and very crowded, and Carnival in February is spectacular but the most expensive time. Winter is quiet and cheap, with highs of about 8–9°C and occasional acqua alta.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C | 1°C | 8 | low |
| Feb | 9°C | 2°C | 3 | high |
| Mar | 13°C | 4°C | 4 | medium |
| Apr | 15°C | 7°C | 9 | high |
| May | 21°C | 14°C | 13 | very high |
| Jun | 26°C | 19°C | 6 | very high |
| Jul | 29°C | 21°C | 9 | very high |
| Aug | 28°C | 20°C | 8 | very high |
| Sep | 25°C | 17°C | 8 | very high |
| Oct | 20°C | 12°C | 6 | high |
| Nov | 13°C | 6°C | 12 | low |
| Dec | 9°C | 2°C | 8 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs of about 13°C in March, 15°C in April and 21°C in May, with 4–13 rainy days a month. Crowds rise quickly from Easter.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of about 26–29°C and lows of 19–21°C, humid, with 6–9 rainy days a month, often thunderstorms. The busiest time; the Redentore festival is in July.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September is warm at about 25°C and October about 20°C; November cools to about 13°C, with about 12 rainy days and the start of the acqua alta season.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of about 8–9°C and lows of 1–2°C, often foggy. December and January are quiet and cheap; February brings Carnival and its crowds.
Events worth planning around
- Carnival of Venice (February, ending on Shrove Tuesday)
- Festa del Redentore, with fireworks over the Giudecca Canal (third weekend of July)
- Venice International Film Festival on the Lido (late August to early September)
- Regata Storica on the Grand Canal (first Sunday of September)
- Festa della Madonna della Salute (21 November)
When to avoid
July and August if you dislike heat, humidity and crowds, and peak weekends when day-trippers must pay the access fee. Carnival is unforgettable but hotels can cost several times their usual price.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Venice?
May, late September or October, with highs of about 20–25°C, though all three are busy. April is also good.
When is the Venice Carnival?
In February, in the weeks before Lent, ending on Shrove Tuesday. Dates change every year.
Is Venice worth visiting in winter?
Yes. December and January are the quietest and cheapest months, with highs of about 8–9°C, foggy lagoon views and occasional acqua alta.