The best months to visit Venice are May, June, September and October, when average highs sit in the comfortable low-to-mid twenties — 20.8 °C in May, 24 °C in September — with plenty of sunshine and manageable rain. June brings warm 26.2 °C highs with 9 rain days, while October cools to 18.9 °C. July and August are peak season, with the hottest highs near 28.7 °C colliding with school-holiday crowds and packed piazzas. Winter is the quiet, low season: cool, misty and calm, with January highs of just 7.6 °C but far fewer visitors.
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Venice month by month
Average highs and lows (°C), 2016–2025. Highlighted bars are the best months.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.6 °C | 0.9 °C | 7 | 6 h |
| February | 9.9 °C | 2.9 °C | 7 | 6.7 h |
| March | 13.1 °C | 5.4 °C | 8 | 8.9 h |
| April | 16.7 °C | 9.2 °C | 9 | 10.4 h |
| May | 20.8 °C | 13.7 °C | 15 | 10.9 h |
| June | 26.2 °C | 18.8 °C | 9 | 13.1 h |
| July | 28.4 °C | 20.6 °C | 8 | 13.2 h |
| August | 28.7 °C | 20.8 °C | 8 | 12.2 h |
| September | 24 °C | 16.6 °C | 10 | 10.2 h |
| October | 18.9 °C | 12.1 °C | 9 | 7.8 h |
| November | 13 °C | 6.7 °C | 10 | 5.9 h |
| December | 8.7 °C | 2.4 °C | 8 | 5.1 h |
How the months are picked.A month qualifies when its average high sits in the comfortable 20–28 °C band (scored down towards 9 °C and 37 °C), rain days are few and sunshine hours are high — at least 78 % of the city's best-scoring month. July and August are then set aside as peak season (school-holiday crowds and prices) whenever at least three other months qualify; where summer is the only comfortable window they stay. Figures are ten-year averages (2016-01-01 to 2025-12-31) from ERA5 reanalysis data via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) for the city centre coordinates.
When to go, and what to expect
Spring (Mar–May)
Ideal for mild sightseeing before the summer heat — May is a sweet spot despite showers.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Great light and long days, but hot and packed; June is the most comfortable summer month.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
A top pick — September and October pair warm days with calmer streets.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Best for atmosphere seekers who want misty, uncrowded canals — bundle up.
Notable events
- February
- Carnival of Venice (Carnevale)
- Spring to autumn (usually Apr/May–Nov)
- Venice Biennale (art or architecture)
- Late August–September
- Venice Film Festival
- July
- Festa del Redentore fireworks
Frequently asked
Is Venice too hot in August?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28.7 °C and lows near 20.8 °C. It's not extreme, but combined with school-holiday crowds it can feel hot and stuffy — June (26.2 °C) or September (24 °C) are more comfortable.
What is the rainiest month in Venice?
May records the most rain days at 15, though it still enjoys 10.9 hours of sunshine a day. Autumn months like September and November see around 10 rain days.
Is winter worth visiting Venice?
Winter is quiet and atmospheric, but cool and dim — January highs reach just 7.6 °C with only 6 hours of sun and 7 rain days. It suits travellers seeking calm canals and Carnival in February, rather than warm sightseeing.
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Sources
- Open-Meteo historical weather API — monthly climate normals, 2016–2025 (CC BY 4.0)
- ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF / Copernicus) — the underlying temperature, precipitation and sunshine data
- ReasonStay methodology — how the best months are computed and checked
An independent guide to Venice — honest, verified, no invented data. Climate figures: ERA5 via Open-Meteo, 2016–2025 averages; the best months are computed from them, not opinion.