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Best time to visit Venice (and when it is crowded)

Venice is a city destination in Italy that stays busy year-round. Here is how the crowds shift across the months.

Crowd levels by month

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

May, June, July, August, and September

Quietest months

March, November, and December

Venice month by month

How crowded Venice gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Venice in January
Very Busy
Venice in February
Very Busy
Venice in March
Very Busy
Venice in April
Packed
Venice in May
Packed
Venice in June
Packed
Venice in July
Packed
Venice in August
Packed
Venice in September
Packed
Venice in October
Packed
Venice in November
Very Busy
Venice in December
Very Busy

A typical year, week by week

Quieter alternatives

Similar places that stay calmer in peak season.

🇭🇷 Rovinj

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🇭🇷 Zadar

Croatia4 bands calmer

🇸🇮 Ljubljana

Slovenia4 bands calmer

🇭🇺 Budapest

Hungary4 bands calmer

Keep exploring

Common questions

Is Venice busy?
Venice stays busy for most of the year. Some months run a little calmer than others, but you will meet crowds in every season.
When is the best time to visit Venice?
For thinner crowds, visit Venice in March, November, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Venice least crowded?
Venice is least crowded in March, November, and December.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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