Yes, with caveats
Venice in August 2027: Weather, Ferragosto and Gondolas
Updated October 27, 2026
Quick answer
Venice in August is almost as hot as July: the average high is 27.3°C, the low 19.6°C, and the sun sets around 20:19 by mid-month. Ride at 09:00 on the €90 day fare, or after 19:00 on the €110 evening fare, which still has over an hour of daylight. Ferragosto, the Assumption holiday, is 15 August. In 2026 the city's day-tripper access fee ended on 26 July, so August had no fee days. Rain falls on about 10 days (82 mm).
August at a glance
Crowds: high- High
- 27.3°C
- Low
- 19.6°C
- Rain
- 82 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
Sunrise 06:11, sunset 20:19 on 15 August (14.1 hours of daylight). The €110 evening fare from 19:00 has about 80 minutes of daylight.
Climate data: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991-2020 (MRI_AGCM3_2_S) for the Grand Canal, via src/data/entity-context.json; daylight computed for 15 August
What is the weather like in Venice in August?
August is high summer. The climate normals give an average high of 27.3°C, a fraction below July, and the same average low of 19.6°C. Rain falls on about 10 days, for roughly 82 mm. Wikipedia describes Venice's summers as warm and humid. A gondola is an open boat with no shade, so the time of day matters more than the date.
Best time of day for a gondola ride in August
On 15 August the sun rises at 06:11 and sets at 20:19, about 14.1 hours of daylight. The day fare of €90 for 30 minutes starts at 09:00, the coolest hour it covers. The evening fare of €110 for 35 minutes starts at 19:00, with about 80 minutes of daylight left, so a 19:30 start lands near sunset. The fare is set by the City of Venice per boat, not per person, and is the same on holidays. The gondola hours page shows how the two fares split the day.
Ferragosto and events in Venice in August 2027
Ferragosto, the feast of the Assumption, is a national public holiday on 15 August. The 2027 International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia runs through August at the Giardini and the Arsenale in Castello, closed on Mondays. The Regata Storica follows on the first Sunday of September; see Venice in September.
Do you pay the Venice access fee in August?
Not in 2026: that year's 60 fee days ran between 3 April and 26 July, so August was free of the day-tripper charge. The 2027 calendar and price had not been published on 27 October 2026; check the Venice access fee page before a day trip. Overnight guests are exempt in any case. High water is not an August concern: the city's tide centre records very rare events in the summer months.
Is a gondola ride worth it in Venice in August?
Yes, at the right hour. Morning and evening rides avoid the worst heat, and long evenings give you a daylight ride after 19:00. One or two people pay least with a seat on a shared gondola ride; a group can split the fare on a private gondola. See the gondola ride price for the full comparison.
What to bring in August
- ✓ A sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses for an open boat
- ✓ A refillable water bottle
- ✓ Light, breathable clothes and comfortable sandals
- ✓ A compact umbrella for about 10 wet days
Daylight and public holidays, month by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | Public holidays 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:46 | 16:52 | 9.1 h | New Year's Day (1), Epiphany (6) |
| February | 07:13 | 17:36 | 10.4 h | — |
| March | 06:24 | 18:15 | 11.9 h | — |
| April | 06:25 | 19:55 | 13.5 h | Easter Sunday (5), Easter Monday (6), Liberation Day (25) |
| May | 05:40 | 20:33 | 14.9 h | International Workers Day (1) |
| June | 05:21 | 21:00 | 15.7 h | Republic Day (2) |
| July | 05:36 | 20:56 | 15.3 h | — |
| August | 06:11 | 20:19 | 14.1 h | Assumption Day (15) |
| September | 06:48 | 19:23 | 12.6 h | — |
| October | 07:26 | 18:26 | 11 h | St. Francis of Assisi's Day (4) |
| November | 07:09 | 16:41 | 9.5 h | All Saints Day (1) |
| December | 07:43 | 16:27 | 8.7 h | Immaculate Conception (8), Christmas Day (25), St. Stephen's Day (26) |
Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month at 45.442, 12.326 (Europe/Rome), sea-level horizon. Computed, not observed; within a few minutes. Holidays: national public holidays (IT) from Nager.Date; banks and some attractions may close or run holiday hours.
Venice Gondola in August
Crowds: high- High
- 27.3°C
- Low
- 19.6°C
- Rain
- 82 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
Busy: book ahead and go early.
Climate: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991–2020 (MRI_AGCM3_2_S)
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Venice in August?
The average high is 27.3°C and the average low 19.6°C, nearly identical to July.
What time is sunset in Venice in August?
Around 20:19 in mid-August, with sunrise at about 06:11.
Is Ferragosto a holiday in Venice?
Yes. Ferragosto, the feast of the Assumption on 15 August, is a national public holiday in Italy. The gondola fare does not change on holidays.
Is there a Venice access fee in August?
There was none in August 2026: the fee days ran from 3 April to 26 July. The 2027 calendar had not been published on 27 October 2026.
When is the best time of day for a gondola ride in August?
At 09:00 on the €90 day fare, or from 19:00 on the €110 evening fare, which has about 80 minutes of daylight before sunset.
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