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Venice in June

What June is really like in Venice: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.

Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team

Photo: Wittylama, CC BY-SA 4.0

Quick answer

June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 15.7 hours of daylight. Warm, long days and beach season on the Lido; humidity and mosquitoes start to build.

Key facts

Average high / low
26°C (79°F) / 17°C (63°F)
Rainy days
About 8
Daylight
About 15.7 hours
Sea temperature
22°C (72°F)
Crowds
Very busy
Hotel prices
Highest

Weather in June

June is the 3rd-warmest month in Venice: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with May (22°C (72°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).

Sunrise (15 June)
About 05:21
Sunset (15 June)
About 21:01
Daylight
About 15.7 hours
Sea
22°C (72°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, June rates 5 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.

Events in June

  • La Biennale exhibitions continue (through to November)

Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.

What to do in June

Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.

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
St Mark's Basilica, Venice
Photo: Zairon, Public domain

Religious site · San Marco

St Mark's Basilica

Cover shoulders and knees, leave large bags at the free deposit nearby and buy the museum ticket for the loggia view.

Time needed
1–1.5 hours
Cost
Low cost
  • Iconic
  • Art
  • Architecture
  • History
  • Rainy day
Doge's Palace, Venice
Photo: Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0

Palace · San Marco

Doge's Palace

The Gothic palace of the doges was the seat of the Venetian Republic for centuries.

Time needed
2–3 hours
Cost
Mid-priced
  • Iconic
  • History
  • Art
  • Architecture
  • Rainy day
St Mark's Square, Venice
Photo: Matthias Süßen, CC BY-SA 4.0

Landmark · San Marco

St Mark's Square

Come at sunrise or after 9pm for the square almost to yourself; sitting at a café with music carries a hefty surcharge.

Time needed
30 minutes–1 hour
Cost
Free
  • Iconic
  • Free
  • After dark
  • Photo spot
  • Architecture

The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Venice.

What to pack

For highs near 26°C, lows near 17°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.

Is June a good time to visit Venice?

A shoulder-season month, with a notable event 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 June a good time to visit Venice?

It is a shoulder-season month. Warm, long days and beach season on the Lido; humidity and mosquitoes start to build.

+How warm is Venice in June?

Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).

+Does it rain a lot in Venice in June?

Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.