Venice in February
Cold, with Carnival bringing colour to the canals.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is a reasonable month in Venice — with trade-offs.
Carnevale di Venezia, with its masked costumes and canal-side parties, usually runs for roughly two and a half weeks ending on Shrove Tuesday. Outside those dates, February is cold and quiet like January.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 1–9°C
- Cold and often foggy, with occasional acqua alta
- Crowds
- Moderate–High (Carnival) / Low (rest of month)
- Low outside Carnival weeks, high during them
- Prices
- €€€
- Moderate–high — spikes sharply during Carnival
+Carnevale di Venezia + low off-peak prices outside it
–Carnival weeks book out and raise prices sharply
My tip for February
Decide whether you want Carnival or a quiet trip — the dates move with Easter, so check the current year’s calendar before booking.
- Carnival
- Masked balls
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Venice, 11th for weather, 7th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Venice in February
- Plan around Carnevale
- Carnevale di Venezia usually runs for roughly two and a half weeks, ending on Shrove Tuesday. It draws masked crowds and raises prices sharply for its duration. Outside those dates, February is quiet and cold like January.
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Weather
Weather in Venice in February
In February Venice averages a high of 9°C (48°F) and a low of 1°C (34°F), with about 56 mm of rain or snow over 5 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
- 9°C
- 48°F
- Average low
- 1°C
- 34°F
- Precipitation
- 56 mm
- Wet days
- 5
Climate data: Istituto Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Venice in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Venice?
- February is a reasonable month in Venice — with trade-offs. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Venice overall (11 for weather, 7 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: Carnevale di Venezia + low off-peak prices outside it. The main downside: Carnival weeks book out and raise prices sharply.
- What is the weather like in Venice in February?
- Average highs are around 9°C and lows around 1°C. Expect about 56 mm of rain or snow over roughly 5 wet days. Cold and often foggy, with occasional acqua alta. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C).
- Is Venice crowded in February?
- Crowds are moderate–high (carnival) / low (rest of month). Low outside Carnival weeks, high during them. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Venice in February?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Moderate–high — spikes sharply during Carnival. 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 (February ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
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Carnevale di Venezia + low off-peak prices outside it
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