Best time to visit Venice
What is the best time to visit Venice? It could depend on your personality as the city has many different faces and moods that are going to resonate with all the different personalities. So, potentially, every season could be a good time to enjoy sightseeing in Venice.
One thing is sure: this city is unique in the world and a visit in a lifetime is worth, no matter the period of the year.
While you are in Venice, make sure you experience the Aperitivo at the Bacari. Check also our guide of the drinks you can enjoy in Venice.
Winter, the best time to visit Venice in a intimate way
You won’t be blessed by nice weather most of the days: being surrounded by canals, it will be cold, foggy, dump. It will be mellow, it will be less noisy, not silent but quieter. However, there are some interesting reasons why it can be a good time to visit Venice.
A gondola ride, for example, will probably be more romantic in winter, early Spring, or late Autumn, with less boat traffic on the canals, the water especially tranquil and blankets available to cuddle up in and ward off the chill.
Photographers would also have luck in winter: if your priority is to capture the essence of Venice, choosing to go in the late morning or early afternoon hours may be best, as crowds will be at a minimum and you’ll have plenty of light.
Last but not least, affordability is key: in the low season, Venice is surely less expensive.
One downside point may be Acqua Alta, the phenomenon in which the water levels rise in the city: boots will be your best friends in that case, while you could somehow enjoy walking on the temporary elevated paths that are built all over.
Spring and autumn, the best time to visit Venice to enjoy the nice weather
Pleasant temperature and iconic festivals are the keywords for the spring in Venice. Springs and autumns are considered shoulder seasons and you will be able to find affordable prices for the accommodations and an acceptable amount of tourists.
Especially spring can be full of surprises… Imagine losing yourself in the calli (the narrow streets), crossing a bridge, and ending up to a nice small square in the middle of Venice. There you will find a well-organized garden and maybe some trees (yes, trees in Venice) which are full of flowers blossoming: that’s the unexpected beauty of the city.
Autumn might be the best time to visit Venice also for the exhibitions and the events: La Biennale, for example, runs usually from May till November, but in September there are many festivals including for example the music one. In September there is also the Regata Storica, in October the marathon, while in November another major religious celebration, Festa della Madonna della Salute.
Summer, visit the city and head to the beach
June to August tourists are everywhere, so it might not be the best time to visit Venice. It is during this time of the year that you may find long queues, swarms of crowd and lack of accommodation in Venice. However, if you’re looking for a summer holiday with lots of sunshine by the beach, this season could provide in abundance.
Why not going to Venice Lido, and relax in the once star-studded beach. It’s where all the celebrities would go and relax during the first editions of the Venice Film Festival. Today there is a public beach where you can enjoy the Lido for free, and if you want you can rent some beach comforts like parasols and sunbeds.
