Venice · Month comparison
October vs September
September ranks #1 overall vs October at #8. The best month — Film Festival ends, crowds thin, the golden light of autumn Venice begins
October
#8 of 12 months
Best match
Autumn Venice at good value — acqua alta season and the city transitioning to its winter self
- ↑Good hotel availability and rates; the best value for quality accommodation
- ↑Autumn light on the Gothic and Byzantine facades is exceptional for photography
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 | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 8 |
| Value score | 6 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 5 | 6 |
| Events score | 5 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 7 | 8 |
| Avg high temp | 18°C | 24°C |
| Monthly rain | 83mm | 70mm |
| Daily sunshine | 6.5hrs | 8.5hrs |
October trade-offs
- ↓Acqua alta (high water) season well established; rubber boots advised for low-lying areas
- ↓Rain increasing; October averages 9 rainy days
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
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