Yes, July suits travelers who want long sunny days, warm sea and museums in one trip, with afternoons that reach 83°F (29°C). The month also brings the Festa del Redentore, held on the third Sunday of July.
The trap is the heat of the afternoon, which makes the indoor sights and the Lido the smart plan for the middle of the day. The special tours at the Doge’s Palace are by reservation only, so the best slots need booking ahead.
At a glance
- Afternoon high: 83°F (29°C)
- Night low: 67°F (19°C)
- Rainy days: 6
- Sunshine: 9 hours a day
- Sea temperature: 78°F (25°C)
- Daylight on July 15: 15 hours 22 minutes
- Event: Festa del Redentore, third Sunday of July
What is the weather like in Venice in July?
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine per day | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in (64 mm) | 9 | 8.1 h | 73°F (23°C) |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in (58 mm) | 6 | 9.3 h | 78°F (25°C) |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in (66 mm) | 6 | 8.3 h | 78°F (26°C) |
*Long-term monthly averages.*
July in Venice is warm and mostly sunny. Afternoons reach 83°F (29°C) and nights stay at 67°F (19°C), so light clothes work from morning to late evening.
Daylight lasts 15 hours 22 minutes in mid-July. Plan walking and outdoor sights for the morning and early evening, and keep the afternoon for a museum or a boat ride.
June is a little cooler, with a high of 79°F (26°C), and it rains on nine days. August matches July for heat, with a high of 83°F (28°C), and brings six rainy days. July gets more sunshine than either of its neighbors.
What to do in Venice in July
Festa del Redentore on the third Sunday of July
The Festa del Redentore is the event of the month, held on the third Sunday of July. Check the exact date for your year before booking flights and rooms, since the Festa del Redentore falls on the third Sunday of July.
Since it falls on a Sunday, a weekend stay around it is the natural plan. Reserve the room early, as visitors who come for the festival share the city with everyone else on a summer trip.
Doge’s Palace and the St. Mark’s Square Museums
The Doge’s Palace is at San Marco 1, and the public entrance is at Porta del Frumento on Piazzetta San Marco. Its ticket is part of the St. Mark’s Square Museums ticket, which also covers Museum Correr, the National Archaeological Museum and the Monumental Rooms of the Marciana National Library. The MUVE APP audioguide comes with the ticket price.
Two special visits are by reservation only, for a limited number of visitors. The Secret Itinerary goes through the rooms where the Venetian administration worked, and The Doge’s Hidden Treasures tour goes through the Doge’s private rooms next to the Basilica. Indoor halls are a good answer to a hot afternoon, so book one of these tours for the middle of the day. The palace also offers a dog-sitting service, bookable on the web and app.
Campanile and Basilica in St. Mark’s Square
The Basilica visit includes the Pala d’Oro and the museum and loggia where the Horses of Saint Mark are kept.
With sunshine of nine hours a day, clear weather is likely for the view from the top. Go up the Campanile first, then step inside the Basilica for the mosaics and some shade.
Murano, Burano and Torcello
On Murano you can watch glass-blowing in some of the island’s glassworks. The Burano and Torcello itinerary takes in the Church of San Martino, the Lace Museum, the Torcello Museum, the Church of Santa Fosca and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta.
At the Lace Museum on Burano, visitors can watch lace-makers’ techniques live, by reservation. From Burano a long ramp leads to the island of Mazzorbo and its park. The Museum Pass covers the Glass Museum on Murano, the Lace Museum and the Torcello Museum, so it suits a day spent on the islands.
The Lido and its beaches
The Lido of Venice offers lagoon discoveries, the Venice beaches, bicycle touring, nature, and art and culture. It is the place in these facts to combine a swim with an afternoon outdoors.
With a sea temperature of 78°F (25°C) in July, a morning on the beach followed by a bike ride makes an easy day away from the museums.
Is Venice busy in July?
The city’s large crowd planning is for Carnival, which runs February to March, with more than a million people expected over 18 days. July has the Festa del Redentore on the third Sunday, so that weekend is the one to plan around.
Guests staying in hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs in the municipality pay the tourist tax, collected by the facility manager. It is calculated by applying the municipal rate to the number of nights per person, for a maximum of 5 consecutive nights for non-residents, and it is not subject to VAT. A separate access fee applies only to the historic city, not to the minor islands, and is meant to discourage unplanned day visits. ## Can you swim in Venice in July?
Yes, the sea is warm enough for a swim. Sea surface near Venice averages 78°F (25°C) in July, up from 73°F in June and close to August’s 78°F. It is a monthly average, so a given day can run a little warmer or cooler.
The Lido of Venice is the island for the Venice beaches, and it also offers bicycle touring and the lagoon. No wind or swell figures are given for the month.
What to pack for Venice in July
July asks for light clothes, sun protection and a few items for walking and swimming.
- A compact umbrella: it rains on six days in July.
- Hat and sunscreen: the sun shines nine hours a day.
- Swimsuit and towel: the sea averages 78°F (25°C), and the Lido has beaches.
- Comfortable walking shoes: the Burano to Mazzorbo ramp is long, and the sights are best covered on foot.
What to know before visiting Venice in July
A single ticket for the Museum of Palazzo Mocenigo, Ca’ Rezzonico and Carlo Goldoni’s House is valid 3 months, for one entry per museum.
The Palazzo Mocenigo, at Santa Croce 1992, is the Study Centre for the History of Textile, Costume and Perfume.
Is July a good time to visit Venice?
Yes, July is a good month for travelers who want sunshine, warm sea and culture together. Days are long, with 15 hours 22 minutes of daylight in mid-July, and the museums, the islands and the Lido fit into one trip.
Shifting to June means a cooler high of 79°F (26°C), more rain with nine rainy days, and a sea at 73°F. Shifting to August keeps the same heat and a sea at 78°F, with about as many rainy days as July.
For swimming, July works well, with the sea at 78°F (25°C).
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