Italy
Things to do in Venice
Boat tours, cooking classes and food tours and more, with the best month for each. Venice is most comfortable for sightseeing in April to June and September–October.
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- Boat tours
- Cooking classes
- Food tours
- Walking tours
- Day trips
- Wine tours
- Private tours
- Sunset cruises
Popular tours in Venice
Tour of The Real Hidden VeniceFrom $45View 
Venice In a Day St Mark's Doges Palace Gondola Ride and City TourFrom $132View 
Venice Private Tour - Custom Experience with Local GuideFrom $69View
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What to book in Venice
Venice month by month
Venice weather by month
Averages for Venice, 1991–2020. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 46 (8) | 49 (9) | 56 (13) | 63 (17) | 72 (22) | 79 (26) | 83 (29) | 83 (28) | 75 (24) | 65 (19) | 55 (13) | 47 (8) |
| Low °F (°C) | 32 (0) | 33 (1) | 40 (5) | 48 (9) | 56 (14) | 63 (17) | 67 (19) | 66 (19) | 59 (15) | 51 (11) | 42 (6) | 34 (1) |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:53 pm | 5:37 pm | 6:16 pm | 7:56 pm | 8:34 pm | 9:01 pm | 8:57 pm | 8:19 pm | 7:23 pm | 6:26 pm | 4:41 pm | 4:28 pm |
Day trips from Venice
- Burano 6 mi
- Brightly painted fishermen's houses and lace-making.
- Lido 4 mi
- The long beach island facing the Adriatic.
- Lake Garda 81 mi
- Italy's largest lake, with lakeside towns and boat trips.
- Jesolo 17 mi
- A long sandy beach resort east of Venice.
- Padua 22 mi
- A university city with Giotto's frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel.
- Cortina d'Ampezzo 76 mi
- A Dolomites resort for hiking and skiing.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Venice?
For walking around and sightseeing, April to June and September–October. July is the warmest month at about 83°F (29°C), and January the coolest at about 46°F (8°C).
What is the rainiest month in Venice?
June, with about 9 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.