September in Venice averages highs of 24 °C (75 °F) and lows of 17 °C (62 °F), with about 8 rainy days and 12 h 28 min of daylight. The sea is warm, around 24 °C (76 °F).
September weather in Venice at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is September a good time to visit Venice?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. September 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 September 2026
- Historical Regatta on the Grand Canal on the first Sunday of September event
- 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 September
September'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 September
- Light layers for the day.
- 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. September is usually high season in Venice: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
September in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 26° / 15° | 8 | Good time to go |
| Munich | 19° / 10° | 10 | Good time to go |
| Rome | 27° / 17° | 7 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is September a good time to visit Venice?
By the numbers, September is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 24 °C (75 °F) and about 8 rainy days. September 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 September?
Average highs are 24 °C (75 °F) and lows 17 °C (62 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is warm, around 24 °C (76 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Venice in September?
Expect about 8 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 111 mm in total. It is the 3rd 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.