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Best time to visit Venice

The best months to visit Venice are September, May and June, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.

September, May and June score best for Venice weather:

  • May22° / 14°CMay is warm and busy, a strong month for Murano and Burano if you board Line 12 early.
  • June26° / 18°CJune is warm and humid with frequent storms, so plan San Marco interiors during afternoon downpours.
  • September24° / 15°CSeptember is warm with Regata Storica energy, but storms can interrupt lagoon boat plans.
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By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026

Venice weather by month

MonthHighLowRain (mm)Rainy daysDaylightSea
January4569h
February50510h
March13°50612h11°
April18°70813h15°
MayBest weather22°14°65815h19°
JuneBest weather26°18°80916h24°
July29°19°65615h26°
August29°19°65614h27°
SeptemberBest weather24°15°70612h25°
October19°11°75711h19°
November13°6569h16°
December5069h12°

Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.

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Venice month by month

January

Venice in January: 7.6°C high, 0.4°C low, 45mm rain over 6 days, 8.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

February

Venice in February: 9.3°C high, 1°C low, 50mm rain over 5 days, 10.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

March

Venice in March: 13.4°C high, 4.6°C low, 50mm rain over 6 days, 11.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

April

Venice in April: 17.6°C high, 8.8°C low, 70mm rain over 8 days, 13.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

MayBest weather

Venice in May: 22.3°C high, 13.6°C low, 65mm rain over 8 days, 14.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Vogalonga

JuneBest weather

Venice in June: 26.3°C high, 17.5°C low, 80mm rain over 9 days, 15.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

July

Venice in July: 28.9°C high, 19.3°C low, 65mm rain over 6 days, 15.1h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

August

Venice in August: 28.8°C high, 19°C low, 65mm rain over 6 days, 13.9h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

SeptemberBest weather

Venice in September: 24.1°C high, 14.9°C low, 70mm rain over 6 days, 12.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Regata Storica

October

Venice in October: 18.7°C high, 10.6°C low, 75mm rain over 7 days, 10.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

November

Venice in November: 13.1°C high, 5.9°C low, 65mm rain over 6 days, 9.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

December

Venice in December: 8.4°C high, 1.2°C low, 50mm rain over 6 days, 8.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

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