Venice in September
Warm, settled and noticeably calmer than summer.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
September is the best month to visit Venice.
September is one of Venice’s strongest months, with warm, settled weather, the historic Regata Storica rowing parade on the Grand Canal in the first week, and crowds that thin out noticeably as the month goes on.
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 15–24°C
- Warm, sunny days as the summer heat eases
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Moderate–high, easing through the month
- Prices
- €€€
- Moderate–high
+Warm weather + thinning crowds
–Early September can still feel like peak summer
My tip for September
Aim for the second half of September for the best balance of warm weather and manageable crowds.
- Regata Storica
- Overall experience
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Venice, 2nd for weather, 7th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Venice in September
- The sweet spot
- May and September both avoid July and August's heaviest crowds and humidity while keeping comfortable, warm weather for walking the canals.
May and September
Also good in September
Weather
Weather in Venice in September
In September Venice averages a high of 24°C (75°F) and a low of 15°C (59°F), with about 73 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
- 24°C
- 75°F
- Average low
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Precipitation
- 73 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 September: the questions people ask
- Is September a good time to visit Venice?
- September is the best month to visit Venice. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Venice overall (2 for weather, 7 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Warm weather + thinning crowds. The main downside: Early September can still feel like peak summer.
- What is the weather like in Venice in September?
- Average highs are around 24°C and lows around 15°C. Expect about 73 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Warm, sunny days as the summer heat eases. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C).
- Is Venice crowded in September?
- Crowds are moderate–high. Moderate–high, easing through the month. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Venice in September?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Moderate–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 (this month). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.