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Venice in July 2027: Weather, Redentore and Gondola Rides
Updated October 27, 2026
Quick answer
Venice in July is the hottest month: the average high is 27.5°C, the low 19.6°C, and the sun sets around 20:56. For a gondola ride, the cooler hours are the morning from 09:00, at the €90 day fare, or the evening from 19:00, at the €110 evening fare with nearly two hours of daylight left. The Festa del Redentore falls on the third Sunday of July, 18 July in 2027, with fireworks over St Mark's basin the night before. Rain falls on about 11 days (79 mm).
July at a glance
Crowds: high- High
- 27.5°C
- Low
- 19.6°C
- Rain
- 79 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
Sunrise 05:36, sunset 20:56 on 15 July (15.3 hours of daylight). The hottest month by average high.
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 July
What is the weather like in Venice in July?
July is the peak of summer. The climate normals give an average high of 27.5°C, the highest of the year, and an average low of 19.6°C, so nights stay warm. Rain falls on about 11 days, for roughly 79 mm. Wikipedia describes Venice's summers as warm and humid; a gondola has no roof, so in the middle of the day you sit in full sun for the whole ride.
Festa del Redentore 2027: fireworks and boats on the water
The Festa del Redentore gives thanks for the end of the plague of 1575 to 1577 and is held on the third Sunday of July, which is 18 July in 2027. On the Saturday evening before, St Mark's basin fills with boats of all kinds at sunset, and fireworks are let off over the water at night. A bridge of barges links the Giudecca to the rest of Venice so people can walk to the Redentore church. The City of Venice publishes each year's programme, including any booking rules for the viewing areas.
Best time of day for a gondola ride in July
On 15 July the sun rises at 05:36 and sets at 20:56. The day fare of €90 for 30 minutes starts at 09:00, when it is cooler than mid-afternoon. The evening fare of €110 for 35 minutes starts at 19:00 and has about two hours of daylight in July; a ride around 20:15 catches the sunset. In between, the midday sun is the main discomfort. An evening gondola ride booked ahead fixes the time; the gondola hours page explains the fare split.
Venice access fee and other events in July
In 2026 the day-tripper access fee ran on 60 set days between 3 April and 26 July, including July weekends: €5 paid at least four days ahead, €10 later, from 08:30 to 16:00, for visitors aged 14 and over. Overnight guests are exempt. The 2027 calendar was not published on 27 October 2026; see the Venice access fee. The 2027 Architecture Biennale runs through July at the Giardini and the Arsenale. July has no national public holiday.
Is a gondola ride worth it in Venice in July?
Yes, if you avoid the midday heat. A morning or an evening ride makes July one of the best months for long light on the water. A shared gondola ride is the cheapest seat for one or two people, and a private gondola suits a group sharing the per-boat fare.
What to bring in July
- ✓ A sun hat and sunscreen: a gondola has no shade
- ✓ A refillable water bottle
- ✓ Light, breathable clothes
- ✓ A thin layer for a late evening ride or the Redentore night on the water
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 July
Crowds: high- High
- 27.5°C
- Low
- 19.6°C
- Rain
- 79 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
Busy: book ahead and go early.
Climate: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991–2020 (MRI_AGCM3_2_S)
Frequently asked questions
When is the Festa del Redentore in 2027?
It is held on the third Sunday of July, which is 18 July 2027, with fireworks on the Saturday night before. The City of Venice publishes the programme each year.
How hot is Venice in July?
The average high is 27.5°C and the average low 19.6°C, the warmest month in the 1991-2020 normals.
What is the best time for a gondola ride in July?
From 09:00 at the €90 day fare, before the heat builds, or after 19:00 at the €110 evening fare, when the sun is lower; sunset is around 20:56.
Can you watch the Redentore fireworks from a gondola?
Boats of all kinds gather in St Mark's basin for the fireworks. Whether a gondola is available that night, and at what price for a longer hire, is up to the gondolier: agree it before you set off.
Does it rain in Venice in July?
On about 11 days, for roughly 79 mm in the month.
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