August in Venice averages highs of 29 °C (84 °F) and lows of 21 °C (69 °F), with about 6 rainy days and 14 h 05 min of daylight. The sea is warm, around 27 °C (81 °F).
August weather in Venice at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is August a good time to visit Venice?
Mixed weather: hot and some rain. August is usually shoulder season in Venice: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in August 2026
- Sat 15 Aug: Assumption Day (Ferragosto o Assunzione) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Venice in August
August's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Grand Canal by vaporetto — line 1 end to end outdoors
- Rialto Market — mornings, closed Sundays outdoors
- Murano and Burano — half-day by boat outdoors
- St Mark's Basilica and Square — book a skip-the-line slot indoors
- Doge's Palace — Bridge of Sighs from inside indoors
- Gallerie dell'Accademia indoors
- Beach and swimming — the sea averages 27 °C (81 °F) in August. outdoors
Where to stay: San Marco or San Polo to be in the centre; Cannaregio for value and evenings; Dorsoduro for quiet.
What to pack for Venice in August
- Summer clothes, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Swimwear.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Venice costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €70–160 | €200–420 |
Excluding flights. August is usually shoulder season in Venice: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
August in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 32° / 19° | 4 | Mixed weather |
| Munich | 24° / 14° | 11 | Mixed weather |
| Rome | 32° / 21° | 3 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is August a good time to visit Venice?
By the numbers, August is a mixed month: hot and some rain, with average highs of 29 °C (84 °F) and about 6 rainy days. August is usually shoulder season in Venice: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are June, September, October.
How warm is Venice in August?
Average highs are 29 °C (84 °F) and lows 21 °C (69 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is warm, around 27 °C (81 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Venice in August?
Expect about 6 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 73 mm in total. It is the 4th driest month of the year in Venice.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.