Venice in November
Quiet and atmospheric, with the highest acqua alta risk.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
November is a reasonable month in Venice — with trade-offs.
November is quiet and good value, with the Festa della Salute on 21 November drawing locals across a pontoon bridge to the Salute church. It is also the month with the highest chance of acqua alta flooding.
November in detail
What November actually feels like
- Weather
- 6–13°C
- Cool and damp, with the year’s highest flood risk
- Crowds
- Low
- Low — a quiet month, especially after the Festa della Salute
- Prices
- €
- Low — good value before December
+Low crowds + good prices
–Venice’s highest acqua alta risk of the year
My tip for November
Check the tide forecast daily, and keep a raised-walkway route in mind if acqua alta is forecast.
- Low crowds
- Festa della Salute
How November compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Venice, 9th for weather, 2nd for space, 2nd for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
See all twelve months for VenicePlan around
What’s on in Venice in November
- Acqua alta season
- High water from the lagoon can flood St Mark's Square and nearby streets, most often from October through January. Pack waterproof footwear and check the daily tide forecast if you're visiting in this window.
October–January
Not set on November?
Even stronger months in Venice
Also good in November
Weather
Weather in Venice in November
In November Venice averages a high of 13°C (55°F) and a low of 6°C (43°F), with about 72 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
- 13°C
- 55°F
- Average low
- 6°C
- 43°F
- Precipitation
- 72 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 November: the questions people ask
- Is November a good time to visit Venice?
- November is a reasonable month in Venice — with trade-offs. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Venice overall (9 for weather, 2 for space, 2 for value). The main upside: Low crowds + good prices. The main downside: Venice’s highest acqua alta risk of the year.
- What is the weather like in Venice in November?
- Average highs are around 13°C and lows around 6°C. Expect about 72 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Cool and damp, with the year’s highest flood risk. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C).
- Is Venice crowded in November?
- Crowds are low. Low — a quiet month, especially after the Festa della Salute. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Venice in November?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). Low — good value before December. 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 (November ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.