Venice · October
Low seasonItaly · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 8° (46°)3– (37–)12 (54) | 10° (50°)4– (39–)14 (57) | 14° (57°)8– (46–)20 (68) | 18° (64°)12– (54–)23 (73) | 22° (72°)15– (59–)27 (81) | 27° (81°)21– (70–)32 (90) | 29° (84°)24– (75–)33 (91) | 29° (84°)23– (73–)34 (93) | 25° (77°)18– (64–)29 (84) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)24 (75) | 13° (55°)7– (45–)18 (64) | 9° (48°)2– (36–)13 (55) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 1° (34°)-4– (25–)7 (45) | 3° (37°)-3– (27–)7 (45) | 6° (43°)0– (32–)10 (50) | 10° (50°)5– (41–)15 (59) | 15° (59°)10– (50–)18 (64) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)23 (73) | 21° (70°)16– (61–)25 (77) | 20° (68°)15– (59–)24 (75) | 17° (63°)12– (54–)21 (70) | 12° (54°)5– (41–)17 (63) | 7° (45°)0– (32–)13 (55) | 2° (36°)-3– (27–)7 (45) |
☀️Sunshine | 4h UV 3 | 5h UV 4 | 7h UV 6 | 7h UV 7 | 6h UV 7 | 8h UV 8 | 9h UV 8 | 8h UV 7 | 7h UV 6 | 6h UV 4 | 5h UV 3 | 4h UV 3 |
🌊Water Temp | 12° (54°) | 11° (52°) | 12° (54°) | 15° (59°) | 19° (66°) | 22° (72°) | 25° (77°) | 26° (79°) | 24° (75°) | 20° (68°) | 17° (63°) | 14° (57°) |
🌧Rain Days | 4d54mm (2.1") | 4d68mm (2.7") | 5d78mm (3.1") | 6d62mm (2.4") | 7d100mm (3.9") | 4d75mm (2.9") | 5d62mm (2.4") | 5d70mm (2.8") | 5d81mm (3.2") | 5d69mm (2.7") | 5d76mm (3.0") | 5d56mm (2.2") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Post-season — prices falling after the travel period, beaches and attractions quieter.
October in Venice at 19°C (66°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, and September.
Daytime highs average 19°C (66°F), cooling to 12°C (54°F) at night (daily average: 15°C (59°F)). Peaks reach around 24°C (75°F), the coldest nights around 5°C (41°F). With 6 sunshine hours per day and 5 rain days (69 mm (2.7 in)), this is one of the cloudier months. The sea is 20°C (68°F) — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed comfortably at this time of year.
Packing list for Venice in October
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- Swimwear (the water is still a little fresh)
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is October a good time to visit Venice?
- October is not an optimal month for Venice (Score: 60/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Venice in October?
- In October, Venice sees daily highs of 19°C (66°F). Nights cool to 12°C (54°F), with a daily average of 15°C (59°F). Peaks reach around 24°C (75°F), the coldest nights around 5°C (41°F).
- How much rain falls in Venice in October?
- In October, Venice receives an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain over 5 rain days. The rain falls on few days, but heavily.
- How many sunshine hours does Venice get in October?
- Venice averages 6 sunshine hours per day in October — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Venice in October?
- Water temperature in Venice in October averages 20°C (68°F) — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
