Best time to visit Venice

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Day-tripper fees apply on peak days; staying overnight shows you the quiet city.

Venice month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Poor	7°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	Carnevale, Acqua alta
February	Poor	9°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	Carnevale
March	Mixed	13°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
April	Good	17°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
May	Good	22°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
June	Good	26°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
July	Great	28°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	Festa del Redentore
August	Good	28°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
September	Great	24°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	Venice Film Festival
October	Mixed	18°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	Acqua alta
November	Poor	12°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	Acqua alta
December	Poor	8°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	Acqua alta

Jan–Feb🎉 CarnevaleMasks and costume balls; 2027’s carnival ends on 9 February.
July🎉 Festa del RedentoreFireworks over the lagoon on the third weekend of July.
September🎉 Venice Film FestivalLate August to early September on the Lido.
Oct–Jan⚠️ Acqua altaHigh tides can flood St Mark’s Square.

Flights to Venice are usually cheapest in January and November. The catch: November is rainy.
Crowds and prices peak in February and April–September, so book early.

Venice is built on more than 100 small islands.

When is the best time to visit Venice?

The best time to visit Venice is May–September. Day-tripper fees apply on peak days; staying overnight shows you the quiet city.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Venice?

Flights are usually cheapest in January and November, when demand is lowest.

When is Venice busiest?

Venice is busiest in February and April–September.

What is the weather like in Venice?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C, and January the coolest at 7°C. The wettest period is October–December.