Venice in October: weather and travel tips
17.08.2023 - 05:49
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Thinking of taking a trip to Venice in October? Read this Rough Guide to visiting Venice in October, with weather and travel tips to help you wise up, and enhance your experience. From what to expect of the weather in Venice in October, to what to pack, we’ve got you covered. As a bonus, we also share itinerary suggestions that’ll make your trip all the more rewarding — guaranteed!
In a word: yes, if you're OK with some rain (more on that later). While Venice doesn’t have a low season as such — the city attracts tonnes of visitors year-round — October does see fewer tourists than in the spring and summer months.
What’s more, beyond the top tourist magnets of San Marco, it is possible to have some parts of the city to yourself (almost) in October. Also, fewer crowds mean you’ll have more choice when it comes to bagging the best places to stay for your budget.
In addition, while temperatures soar during the peak summer months of July and August, October brings fresher vibes — all the better for strolling the city sans sweat!
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Burano island canal © StevanZZ/Shutterstock
We’re not gonna lie. When it comes to the weather in Venice in October, autumn is well underway. This means much cooler temperatures than you might enjoy if you visit in September, for example.
That said, the weather in Venice in October is still agreeably mild. Temperatures remain in the high teens through the day. We’re talking an average of 18°C.
Come the evening, though, expect temperatures to drop to around 9°C.
In good news if you fancy swimming, the average sea temperature in Venice in October is a mild 20°C.
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St Mark's square from the Grand canal, Venice, Italy © volkova natalia/Shutterstock
Put simply: yes! In actual fact, October is one of the rainiest months in Venice. In October, the city sees an average 63mm of rainfall.
For context, February, the driest month, see an average of 22mm, while September averages 82mm.
But don’t let that put you off. You’ll still get to enjoy up to 11 hours of sunshine each day. And, with such a richness of galleries and museums to explore, you certainly won’t be short of things to see and do when the rain does tumble down.
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Raining in Venice? Head to the museums, markets and boutiques © Lukasz Janyst/Shutterstock
Bearing in mind the chance of rain, when visiting Venice in October you’ll want to come armed with a raincoat and umbrella.
Add to that the drop in evening temperatures and you’ll also want warm layers —