Season guide · Venice · Italy
Venice in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Warm September with the Film Festival and Regata Storica, golden October and foggy, quiet November with acqua alta possible. Expect highs up to 24°C (75°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F), with about 21 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 5°C (41°F) to 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 21
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F) to 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 24°C (75°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 6 | 12.5 h | 5/5 |
| October | 18°C (64°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 7 | 10.8 h | 4/5 |
| November | 12°C (54°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 8 | 9.4 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 18°C (64°F) against a yearly 18°C (64°F), and 21 of the year's roughly 84 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Regata Storica — historic boat parade and races on the Grand Canal (usually first Sunday of September)
- October: Venice Marathon (usually late October)
- November: Festa della Madonna della Salute — a votive bridge across the Grand Canal (21 November)
- November: La Biennale exhibitions close (usually late November)
Make the most of the weather
Religious site · San Giorgio
San Giorgio Maggiore
Palladio's white church faces St Mark's from its own island across the basin.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Architecture
- Art
- Couples
Beach · Lido
Lido di Venezia
Rent a bike near the vaporetto stop and ride south along the sea wall to the fishing village of Malamocco.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Active
- Nature
Waterfront · Dorsoduro
Zattere promenade
This sunny waterfront runs along the southern edge of Dorsoduro facing Giudecca and Palladio's Redentore.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Views
- Food
- Off the beaten path
Viewpoint · San Marco
St Mark's Campanile
Go early or just before sunset; avoid being up there on the hour when the bells ring loudly.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Iconic
- Kids
- Photo spot
Experience · Grand Canal
Grand Canal by vaporetto
The slow Line 1 water bus runs the length of the S-shaped, 3.8-km Grand Canal between Piazzale Roma and San Marco, stopping at most landings and passing some 170 palaces, including the Ca' d'Oro, the Rialto Bridge and Santa Maria della Salute.
- Time needed
- About 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- Photo spot
Day trips in autumn
- Vicenza (About 45 minutes by train) — Andrea Palladio shaped Vicenza with palaces, the Basilica Palladiana and the Teatro Olimpico, the oldest surviving indoor theatre with a permanent stage set.
- Treviso (About 30 minutes by train) — A relaxed walled town of canals, frescoed houses and arcades, known as the birthplace of tiramisù and as a gateway to the Prosecco hills.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Venice?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. Warm September with the Film Festival and Regata Storica, golden October and foggy, quiet November with acqua alta possible.
+What is the weather like in Venice in autumn?
Highs of up to 24°C (75°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F), with about 21 rainy days over the season.