Venice · Month comparison
April vs September
September ranks #1 overall vs April at #7. The best month — Film Festival ends, crowds thin, the golden light of autumn Venice begins
April
#7 of 12 months
Best match
Spring Venice — beautiful light but tourist numbers climbing fast toward the summer peak
- ↑Warm 14–19°C; wisteria and gardens on Giudecca bloom
- ↑Festa di San Marco (April 25): Venetians give roses to loved ones — the most romantic day in the calendar
September
#1 of 12 months
Best match
The best month — Film Festival ends, crowds thin, the golden light of autumn Venice begins
- ↑Warm 19–24°C with summer humidity gone; the canals smell better and the light is extraordinary
- ↑Hotels 40% cheaper than August; the sestieri accessible without the tourist crush
| Factor | April | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 8 |
| Value score | 5 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 6 | 6 |
| Events score | 6 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 7 | 8 |
| Avg high temp | 17°C | 24°C |
| Monthly rain | 72mm | 70mm |
| Daily sunshine | 8.3hrs | 8.5hrs |
April trade-offs
- ↓Easter weekend brings peak crowds; advance booking essential during that specific period
- ↓Tourism building toward summer levels — the price premium is beginning
September trade-offs
- ↓First autumn rain possible from mid-September; acqua alta beginning to return
- ↓Biennale crowds if it's a Biennale year; otherwise September is the best month to visit
Scores compare months within Venice. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →