Venice in July
Hot, humid and Venice’s busiest month.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
July is one of the weakest months in Venice.
July is hot, humid and Venice’s most crowded month, but it also hosts the Festa del Redentore, a mid-July weekend of fireworks over the Giudecca Canal watched from thousands of boats.
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 19–28°C
- Hot and humid, with the lagoon offering little relief
- Crowds
- Very High
- Very high — peak summer tourism
- Prices
- €€€€€
- Very high
+Festa del Redentore’s fireworks over the lagoon
–Intense heat and humidity, plus peak crowds and prices
My tip for July
If you’re here for Redentore, book a boat spot or waterfront table well in advance — it is one of the city’s most-watched nights of the year.
- Festa del Redentore
- Early mornings
How July compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Venice, 7th for weather, 12th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Months I'd choose over July
Weather
Weather in Venice in July
In July Venice averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 19°C (66°F), with about 58 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
- 29°C
- 84°F
- Average low
- 19°C
- 66°F
- Precipitation
- 58 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 July: the questions people ask
- Is July a good time to visit Venice?
- July is one of the weakest months in Venice. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Venice overall (7 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Festa del Redentore’s fireworks over the lagoon. The main downside: Intense heat and humidity, plus peak crowds and prices.
- What is the weather like in Venice in July?
- Average highs are around 29°C and lows around 19°C. Expect about 58 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Hot and humid, with the lagoon offering little relief. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C).
- Is Venice crowded in July?
- Crowds are very high. Very high — peak summer tourism. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Venice in July?
- 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 (July ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Venice in July?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — intense heat and humidity, plus peak crowds and prices
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