Best time to visit Venice: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Venice are Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep.
Best months
Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
Peak season
Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
Off season
Jan, Feb and Dec
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 2°C – 8.4°C
Rain: 74mm
Sunshine: 5.1h/day
Visit score: 3.3/10
Feb
Temp: 2.9°C – 10.1°C
Rain: 65mm
Sunshine: 6.4h/day
Visit score: 3.6/10
Mar
Temp: 6.4°C – 14.2°C
Rain: 118mm
Sunshine: 7.9h/day
Visit score: 4.6/10
Apr
Temp: 9°C – 17°C
Rain: 86mm
Sunshine: 10.2h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
May
Temp: 13.5°C – 20.9°C
Rain: 194mm
Sunshine: 10.5h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Jun
BestTemp: 18.7°C – 26.6°C
Rain: 71mm
Sunshine: 13.1h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Jul
BestTemp: 20.4°C – 29.1°C
Rain: 102mm
Sunshine: 12.9h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Aug
BestTemp: 20.4°C – 29.3°C
Rain: 99mm
Sunshine: 11.8h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Sep
BestTemp: 16.5°C – 24.6°C
Rain: 142mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Oct
Temp: 12.1°C – 19.3°C
Rain: 157mm
Sunshine: 7.1h/day
Visit score: 5.5/10
Nov
Temp: 4.8°C – 12.7°C
Rain: 63mm
Sunshine: 6.7h/day
Visit score: 5.2/10
Dec
Temp: 2.2°C – 9.3°C
Rain: 50mm
Sunshine: 5h/day
Visit score: 3.3/10
When to go, and when not to
June, July, August, and September stand out as the best months to visit Venice, carrying the highest visit scores of the year. June offers 13.1 hours of sunshine a day with highs around 26.6C, while July and August climb to highs near 29C with sunshine still above 11.8 hours a day, and September brings slightly cooler highs of 24.6C with 9.9 hours of sunshine.
These same peak months draw the most visitors, and summer heat can be intense, with July and August both reaching highs of around 29C. May sees the heaviest rainfall of the year at 194mm, making it a wetter shoulder-season choice, while the off-season months of January, February, and December bring cooler temperatures and fewer sunshine hours but quieter streets and lower costs.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.