Month guide · Venice · Italy
Venice in August
What August is really like in Venice: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Anton Volnuhin, CC BY 4.0
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 14.1 hours of daylight. Hot, humid and busy, with the Film Festival starting at the end of the month on the Lido.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Venice: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with July (28°C (82°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:12
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:19
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot and humid with the heaviest crowds, beach days on the Lido and big festivals such as the Redentore.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Venice Film Festival on the Lido (late August to early September)
- Ferragosto public holiday (15 August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Island · Northern lagoon
Murano
Venetian glassmakers were moved to Murano in 1291, and furnaces still operate here.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Shopping
- Art
- History
Island · Northern lagoon
Torcello
Reach it from Burano by a short ferry ride and climb the bell tower for the lagoon view.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Off the beaten path
- History
- Art
- Nature
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Historic site · Cannaregio
Jewish Ghetto
Established in 1516, the Venetian Ghetto gave the world the word 'ghetto', from the foundry (getto) that once stood here.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Architecture
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Architecture · San Marco
La Fenice opera house
Even a seat high in the gallery for an opera or concert is worth it for the atmosphere; dress smartly.
- Time needed
- 45-minute tour; 3-hour performance
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Couples
- Architecture
- Rainy day
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Venice.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 19°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Venice?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Venice in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Venice?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot, humid and busy, with the Film Festival starting at the end of the month on the Lido.
+How warm is Venice in August?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Venice in August?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.