Best time to visit Venice
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Venice
19 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Venice).
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Basilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option - 2
Venice Sunset by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco - 3
Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing - 4
Venice's Best: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola & History Gallery - 5
Best Of Venice: Saint Mark's Basilica, Doges Palace with Guide and Gondola Ride - 6
Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour - 7
St Mark's, Doge's Palace, with Murano and Burano & Gondola Ride - 8
Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride - 9
Musica a Palazzo 'Traveling Opera' Performance in Venice - 10
Venice: Guided Tour of Synagogues with a Local Guide - 11
Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour - 12
Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine in Venice - 13
Tour of The Real Hidden Venice - 14
A Sparkling Day in the Prosecco Hills from Venice - 15
Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian - 16
Eating Venice Food & Drinks Tour - 17
Eat, Drink and Repeat: Wine and Food Tasting Tour in Venice - 18
Classic 30-Minute Gondola Ride in Venice - 19
Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
Last refreshed 2026-05-25.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Venice (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Venice's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1–8 | 5 | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 76% | 15 | 138 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
| Feb | 3–10 | 8 | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 75% | 15 | 152 | 1 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 5–13 | 10 | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 66% | 18 | 210 | 3 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 8–16 | 14 | 8 | 81 | 10.1 | 61% | 19 | 236 | 4 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 14–21 | 20 | 14 | 141 | 10.1 | 64% | 19 | 255 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jun | 19–26 | 26 | 9 | 81 | 9.0 | 62% | 17 | 292 | 7 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jul | 21–29 | 30 | 8 | 54 | 6.8 | 54% | 17 | 309 | 7 | Quiet | 7 |
| Aug | 21–29 | 30 | 8 | 57 | 7.1 | 55% | 17 | 280 | 6 | Peak | 7 |
| Sep | 17–24 | 25 | 9 | 85 | 9.4 | 60% | 17 | 233 | 4 | Moderate | 9 |
| Oct | 12–19 | 19 | 10 | 105 | 10.5 | 72% | 16 | 179 | 2 | Quiet | 8 |
| Nov | 6–13 | 11 | 8 | 73 | 9.1 | 71% | 16 | 143 | 1 | Moderate | 6 |
| Dec | 3–9 | 6 | 9 | 116 | 12.9 | 79% | 15 | 105 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
UV Index in Venice by Month
UV index in Venice peaks at 7 (high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in January. June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
June
9/1019–26°C · 9 rain days (81h) · 292 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high)
September
9/1017–24°C · 9 rain days (85h) · 233 sun hours · 60% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
October
8/1012–19°C · 10 rain days (105h) · 179 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
5/101–8°C (feels 5°C) · 6 rain days (77h) · 138 sun hours · 76% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
6/103–10°C (feels 8°C) · 4 rain days (62h) · 152 sun hours · 75% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
March
7/105–13°C (feels 10°C) · 7 rain days (75h) · 210 sun hours · 66% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
April
8/108–16°C (feels 14°C) · 8 rain days (81h) · 236 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
May
8/1014–21°C (feels 20°C) · 14 rain days (141h) · 255 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
July
7/1021–29°C (feels 30°C) · 8 rain days (54h) · 309 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
August
7/1021–29°C (feels 30°C) · 8 rain days (57h) · 280 sun hours · 55% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 6 (high)
November
6/106–13°C (feels 11°C) · 8 rain days (73h) · 143 sun hours · 71% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
5/103–9°C (feels 6°C) · 9 rain days (116h) · 105 sun hours · 79% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
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Frequently asked questions about visiting Venice
When is the best time to visit Venice?
June is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 19–26°C (9 rainy days). The top three months by score are June, September, October.
What is the worst time to visit Venice?
December is the lowest-scoring month (5/10). Typical conditions: 3–9°C (9 rainy days).
Is Venice too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Venice?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Venice have good weather but fewer tourists?
June (climate 9/10, crowd index 13) and April (climate 8/10, crowd index 5) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Venice by month?
UV peaks at 7 (high) in July and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 1, Mar 3, Apr 4, May 5, Jun 7, Jul 7, Aug 6, Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Venice in July?
July is the peak UV month in Venice, with a daily-peak UV index of 7 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Venice on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 7 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 8 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, July, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Venice bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 9 months: January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 31 µg/m³ (unhealthy); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 63 µg/m³ (hazardous) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.