Venice in August
Ferragosto and the film-festival build-up keep numbers high while many local businesses take their own annual break.
Is August a good time to visit Venice?
August is one of the busiest months in Venice, at about 86/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
What’s on in August
- Ferragosto (15 August)
- Venice Film Festival opens at the Lido (late August)
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Venice, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Venice?
August is one of the busiest months in Venice, at about 86/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
How crowded is Venice in August?
Venice sits at roughly 86/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 18 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Venice in August?
Expect highs around 28°C and lows near 19°C in August, with about 7 wet days across the month.