Venice, Italy

Venice in September

Italy Updated 2026-07-01

The Regatta and the Lido keep it busy, but the evenings cool off and the city becomes properly walkable again.

Is September a good time to visit Venice?

September is a middling month in Venice — crowds around 78/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.

What’s on in September

  • Venice Film Festival
  • Historical Regatta (first Sunday)

Best days in September

Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.

Best hours in September

The daily rhythm, hour by hour.

Calmest 9AM
12AM6AM12PM6PM11PM

The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.

Weather in September

Typical highs, lows and wet days.

J
F
M 13°
A 17°
M 22° 13°
J 26° 17°
J 28° 19°
A 28° 19°
S 24° 15°
O 18° 10°
N 12°
D
Average high Average low Wet days

How September compares

Every month in Venice, ranked by how calm it is.

Quieter alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Is September a good month to visit Venice?

September is a middling month in Venice — crowds around 78/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.

How crowded is Venice in September?

Venice sits at roughly 78/100 in September on our crowd scale, which is 10 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.

What is the weather like in Venice in September?

Expect highs around 24°C and lows near 15°C in September, with about 7 wet days across the month.

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