Month guide · Venice · Italy
Venice in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Venice. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Still warm with softer light and a warm sea; one of the most popular months.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Venice: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with August (28°C (82°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:49
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:23
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°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, September rates 5 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Regata Storica — historic boat parade and races on the Grand Canal (usually first Sunday of September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Gallery · Dorsoduro
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Step onto the canal terrace beside Marino Marini's horse-and-rider sculpture for one of the best views of the Grand Canal.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Views
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
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Venice.
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 15°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September 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 October. Compare every month.
Venice in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Venice?
It is one of the best months to visit Venice. Still warm with softer light and a warm sea; one of the most popular months.
+How warm is Venice in September?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Venice in September?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.