October in Venice averages highs of 19 °C (66 °F) and lows of 12 °C (54 °F), with about 8 rainy days and 10 h 51 min of daylight. The sea is fresh, around 20 °C (69 °F): fine for a quick swim.
October weather in Venice at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is October a good time to visit Venice?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. October is usually high season in Venice: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
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 October 2026
- Sun 4 Oct: St. Francis of Assisi's Day (San Francesco d'Assisi) public holiday
- Venice charges a day-trip access fee on selected peak days; overnight hotel guests are exempt.
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 October
October'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
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 October
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 19 °C (66 °F), nights near 12 °C (54 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 8 days this month see real rain.
- 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. October is usually high season in Venice: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
October in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 21° / 12° | 9 | Good time to go |
| Munich | 15° / 6° | 9 | Mixed weather |
| Rome | 22° / 13° | 10 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is October a good time to visit Venice?
By the numbers, October is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 19 °C (66 °F) and about 8 rainy days. October is usually high season in Venice: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are June, September, October.
How warm is Venice in October?
Average highs are 19 °C (66 °F) and lows 12 °C (54 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is fresh, around 20 °C (69 °F): fine for a quick swim.
Does it rain a lot in Venice in October?
Expect about 8 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 101 mm in total. It is the 2nd wettest 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.