Venice in August
Peak heat, with the Film Festival adding glamour.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is one of the weakest months in Venice.
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.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 19–28°C
- Hot and humid, with afternoon thunderstorms common
- Crowds
- Very High
- Very high — stays near the yearly peak
- Prices
- €€€€€
- Very high
+Venice Film Festival begins at the end of the month
–Heavy heat and humidity, with thunderstorms possible
My tip for August
Base yourself near the Lido if the Film Festival is the draw, and expect central Venice to stay at its most crowded regardless.
- Venice Film Festival (late August)
- Lido beaches
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Venice, 7th for weather, 11th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Months I'd choose over August
Also good in August
Weather
Weather in Venice in August
In August Venice averages a high of 28°C (82°F) and a low of 19°C (66°F), with about 66 mm of rain or snow over 6 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C); the wettest month is May.
- Average high
- 28°C
- 82°F
- Average low
- 19°C
- 66°F
- Precipitation
- 66 mm
- Wet days
- 6
Climate data: Istituto Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Venice in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Venice?
- August is one of the weakest months in Venice. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Venice overall (7 for weather, 11 for space, 11 for value). The main upside: Venice Film Festival begins at the end of the month. The main downside: Heavy heat and humidity, with thunderstorms possible.
- What is the weather like in Venice in August?
- Average highs are around 28°C and lows around 19°C. Expect about 66 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Hot and humid, with afternoon thunderstorms common. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C).
- Is Venice crowded in August?
- Crowds are very high. Very high — stays near the yearly peak. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Venice in August?
- Prices are at level 5 of 5 (€€€€€). Very high. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Venice?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (August ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Venice in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — heavy heat and humidity, with thunderstorms possible
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