Venice in October
Crowds fall away, the light softens over the lagoon, and the first high-water warnings appear — pack boots, not umbrellas.
Is October a good time to visit Venice?
October is a middling month in Venice — crowds around 64/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in October
- Venice Marathon (late October)
- Acqua alta season begins
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October compares
Every month in Venice, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit Venice?
October is a middling month in Venice — crowds around 64/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Venice in October?
Venice sits at roughly 64/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 4 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Venice in October?
Expect highs around 18°C and lows near 10°C in October, with about 8 wet days across the month.