The month in detail
What to expect in September
Autumn in Venice is often underrated: 24°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
September ranks 4 out of 12 months in Venice. Compared to August: −4°C daytime, 6 pts more rainy days, −1.7h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in September
UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
-1°
Sea
25°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
12.3h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 31
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Is September the right month?
The best month in Venice is July (8.8/10), 0.8 pt higher than September.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Italy
🗣️LanguageItalian
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 28°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 8°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 36%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in September
If September doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Venice ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
ItalyTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.8 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
45.44°N · 12.33°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Venice?
July is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 21.0°C lows, 9.3h of sunshine and 22.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Venice get in July?
Venice averages 9.3 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Venice?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Venice in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 21.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Venice good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Venice scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.5/10.
When should you avoid Venice?
January is the most difficult month to visit Venice, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Venice in September?
In September, the sea averages 25°C in Venice: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Venice in September?
The average UV index reaches 4 in September in Venice (moderate), with about 12.3h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.