Florence and Venice are close in August. Florence averages 19–30°C with very high crowds; Venice 19–28°C with very high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Florence and Venice
The verdict for August
Peak heat, with locals leaving mid-month.
+Fewer locals, especially after mid-August
–Extreme heat, and many independent places close
August stays hot and crowded with international tourists, even as many Florentines leave for the Ferragosto holiday around 15 August. A number of family-run restaurants and shops close for one to two weeks around that date.
Peak heat, with the Film Festival adding glamour.
+Venice Film Festival begins at the end of the month
–Heavy heat and humidity, with thunderstorms possible
August stays hot and crowded, but late August brings the Venice Film Festival to the Lido, adding red-carpet energy to the end of the month even as the main lagoon stays busy with summer tourists.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
Another month