Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Venice
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Venice are September, June, October — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is April, May, June, September, October, November. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Venice (2 m elevation).
Month by month
Venice weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.7°C / 46°F | 5.7 | 21 | |
| February | 10.2°C / 50°F | 3.3 | 34 | |
| March | 12.9°C / 55°F | 6.2 | 47 | |
| April | 16°C / 61°F | 6.5 | 64 | |
| May | 20.9°C / 70°F | 11.7 | 75 | |
| June | 25.7°C / 78°F | 7.3 | 82 | Best |
| July | 28.8°C / 84°F | 7 | 70 | Shoulder |
| August | 28.8°C / 84°F | 6.3 | 71 | Shoulder |
| September | 24.4°C / 76°F | 7.2 | 85 | Best |
| October | 19.2°C / 67°F | 8.2 | 77 | Best |
| November | 13°C / 55°F | 7.2 | 46 | |
| December | 8.7°C / 48°F | 7.3 | 24 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Venice month by month
Venice's comfort score peaks in September at 84.6, with an average high of 24.4°C and 7.2 wet days — ahead of June's 81.6 and October's 76.5. July and August are the hottest months, both averaging 28.8°C, but comfort drops to 69.9 and 71 as the heat sits over the canals, even though these count as RouteVerdict's shoulder months rather than editorial picks. May carries the year's heaviest rainfall at 11.7 wet days, more than any other month, though its comfort score of 74.5 stays respectable. Winter (December–February) is the low point, with highs of 7.7–10.2°C and comfort scores of 20.9–34.
FAQ
Venice timing questions
What is the best month to visit Venice?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are September, June, and October, with September scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is April, May, June, September, October, and November, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Venice?
July, with an average daily high of 28.8°C (84°F).
What is the rainiest month in Venice?
May, averaging 11.7 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Venice?
August and July — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
Why are July and August not RouteVerdict's editorial pick for Venice despite being warm?
Both months average 28.8°C, but comfort drops to 69.9 and 71 as heat becomes the limiting factor — they're listed as shoulder months rather than the editorial top pick, which instead spans April through June and September through November.
What is Venice's rainiest month?
May, averaging 11.7 wet days — more than any other month — though its comfort score of 74.5 still holds up well.