Month guide · Venice · Italy
Venice in October
What October is really like in Venice: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Venice. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. Mild, golden autumn days with thinner crowds late in the month; the acqua alta season begins.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Venice: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with September (24°C (75°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:27
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:26
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm September with the Film Festival and Regata Storica, golden October and foggy, quiet November with acqua alta possible.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Venice Marathon (usually late October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
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
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
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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
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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
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 10°C and 7 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Venice?
One of the best months to visit Venice, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Venice?
It is one of the best months to visit Venice. Mild, golden autumn days with thinner crowds late in the month; the acqua alta season begins.
+How warm is Venice in October?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Venice in October?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.