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Venice in September 2027: Weather, Regata Storica, Gondolas
Updated October 27, 2026
Quick answer
Venice in September is warm but past the peak heat: the average high is 23.4°C, the low 16.5°C, and the sun sets around 19:23 by mid-month. That puts sunset just after the switch from the €90 day fare to the €110 evening fare at 19:00, so a ride starting around 18:30 catches the late light at the day price. The Regata Storica, Venice's historic boat parade and races on the Grand Canal, is held on the first Sunday of September, 5 September in 2027. Rain falls on about 8 days (102 mm).
September at a glance
Crowds: medium- High
- 23.4°C
- Low
- 16.5°C
- Rain
- 102 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
Sunrise 06:48, sunset 19:23 on 15 September (12.6 hours of daylight). Sunset falls about 23 minutes into the €110 evening fare.
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 September
What is the weather like in Venice in September?
September keeps summer's warmth without its peak. The climate normals give an average high of 23.4°C, about four degrees below August, and an average low of 16.5°C. Rain comes on fewer days, about 8, but heavier, for roughly 102 mm in the month. Evenings on the water are mild enough for a light layer.
Regata Storica 2027: boats on the Grand Canal
The Regata Storica is held every year on the first Sunday of September, which is 5 September in 2027. A historical parade of 16th-century-style boats with rowers in period costume opens the day, led by the Bucintoro, the Doge's ceremonial ship; Italy's official tourism site gives the parade start as 16:00, with races about half an hour later. The parade and races run along the Grand Canal, and the stretch between the Rialto Bridge and Ca' Foscari is the best place to watch, according to Italy's official tourism site. Plan a gondola ride for another day, or for the morning.
Sunset gondola rides in September: the day fare is back
On 15 September the sun rises at 06:48 and sets at 19:23, about 12.6 hours of daylight. The €90 day fare for 30 minutes runs from 09:00 to 19:00, and the €110 evening fare for 35 minutes starts at 19:00. For the first time since March, the golden hour mostly falls inside the day fare: a ride starting around 18:30 ends near sunset at €90. Later in the month the sun sets earlier still. The gondola hours page shows the fare split; an evening gondola ride fixes the start time.
Biennale and the end of summer in September
The 2027 International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia runs through September at the Giardini and the Arsenale in Castello, open 10:00 to 18:00 and closed on Mondays. There is no national public holiday in September. High water is still rare: the city's tide centre records most events from October to December.
Is a gondola ride worth it in Venice in September?
Yes, and it is one of the strongest months for it. Warm days, mild evenings and a sunset close to 19:00 let you ride in late light on the day fare. One or two people pay least with a shared gondola ride; a group can share the per-boat fare on a private gondola.
What to bring in September
- ✓ Light clothes and a layer for the evening
- ✓ Sunscreen and sunglasses for an open boat
- ✓ A compact umbrella for about 8 wet days
- ✓ Comfortable shoes if you plan to watch the Regata Storica from the canal banks
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 September
Crowds: medium- High
- 23.4°C
- Low
- 16.5°C
- Rain
- 102 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
Moderate: most slots are easy to get.
Climate: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991–2020 (MRI_AGCM3_2_S)
Frequently asked questions
When is the Regata Storica in 2027?
It is held on the first Sunday of September, which is 5 September 2027. The historical parade opens the day, led by the Bucintoro, followed by the races on the Grand Canal.
Is September a good month for a gondola ride in Venice?
Yes. Highs average 23.4°C and sunset is around 19:23, so a ride starting around 18:30 gets late light at the €90 day fare.
What time is sunset in Venice in September?
Around 19:23 in mid-September, with sunrise at about 06:48.
Does it rain much in Venice in September?
On about 8 days, but those days add up to roughly 102 mm, more than July or August.
Where can you watch the Regata Storica?
Along the Grand Canal. Italy's official tourism site suggests the stretch between the Rialto Bridge and Ca' Foscari, and advises arriving early.
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