Season guide · Venice · Italy
Venice in summer
June–August: 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
Hot and humid with the heaviest crowds, beach days on the Lido and big festivals such as the Redentore. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 20 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 17°C (63°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 20
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 26°C (79°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 8 | 15.7 h | 5/5 |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 6 | 15.3 h | 5/5 |
| August | 28°C (82°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 6 | 14.1 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 27°C (81°F) against a yearly 18°C (64°F), and 20 of the year's roughly 84 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: La Biennale exhibitions continue (through to November)
- July: Festa del Redentore — fireworks over St Mark's Basin and a votive bridge to the Redentore (third weekend of July)
- August: Venice Film Festival on the Lido (late August to early September)
- August: Ferragosto public holiday (15 August)
Make the most of the weather
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
Island · Northern lagoon
Torcello
Now home to only a handful of residents, Torcello was one of the first places in the lagoon to be settled.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Off the beaten path
- History
- Art
- Nature
Religious site · San Giorgio
San Giorgio Maggiore
Take vaporetto line 2 from San Zaccaria for a two-minute crossing, and go up the tower in late afternoon.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Architecture
- Art
- Couples
Beach · Lido
Lido di Venezia
The barrier island between the lagoon and the Adriatic has a long sandy beach, Art Nouveau villas and hotels, and the Palazzo del Cinema of the Venice Film Festival.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Active
- Nature
Waterfront · Dorsoduro
Zattere promenade
Look across the canal at the Squero di San Trovaso from the opposite bank, then walk the Zattere at sunset with a gelato.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Views
- Food
- Off the beaten path
Day trips in summer
- Padua (About 25–30 minutes by train) — Padua's highlight is Giotto's fresco cycle in the Scrovegni Chapel, a turning point in Western art.
- 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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Venice?
It is a trade-off: Hot and humid with the heaviest crowds, beach days on the Lido and big festivals such as the Redentore. The best months overall are April–May and September–October.
+What is the weather like in Venice in summer?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 20 rainy days over the season.