Venice: a 3-day plan and the best time to go

The best time to go

The most comfortable months for walking about are June and July: mild days and less rain. The warmest month is July, at about 84°F (29°C) in the afternoon. The wettest is November.

1. Jan45°53 mm
2. Feb47°73 mm
3. Mar54°71 mm
4. Apr62°71 mm
5. May70°93 mm
6. Jun79°72 mm
7. Jul84°66 mm
8. Aug83°80 mm
9. Sep75°95 mm
10. Oct66°87 mm
11. Nov56°105 mm
12. Dec47°77 mm

Bars show the typical night-time low to daytime high; the numbers are daytime highs in °F and rain in millimetres for the month. Averages for 2001–2020 from NASA POWER, so a given year can be warmer, colder or wetter.

Three days in Venice

Written with AI from public facts about Venice, then checked by Sureno's rules. Opening times and prices change: check them before you go.

Day 1 Grand Canal and San Marco

Morning

Rialto Bridge

San Polo

Cross the famous bridge and pause to watch boats on the Grand Canal.

Afternoon

St Mark’s Basilica

San Marco

See the richly decorated basilica and take breaks as needed.

Evening

Campo Santa Maria Formosa

Castello

Enjoy dinner at an unhurried pace in this attractive square.

Day 2 Palace and island views

Morning

Doge’s Palace

San Marco

Explore the historic palace at a comfortable pace; check access details before visiting.

Afternoon

Grand Canal vaporetto

Grand Canal

Take a public water bus ride for broad canal views without a long walk.

Evening

Cannaregio canal-side dinner

Cannaregio

Choose a canal-side restaurant and enjoy the quieter evening atmosphere.

Day 3 Art and a gentle farewell

Morning

Zattere promenade

Dorsoduro

Stroll the broad waterfront at your own pace and stop for a view across the water.

Afternoon

Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Dorsoduro

See modern art in a former palazzo; check current visitor information before going.

Evening

Campo Santa Margherita

Dorsoduro

Have an early dinner in a lively square with places to sit and watch local life.

What to eat

• Try cicchetti, small Venetian snacks, and local seafood where available.
• Ask about ingredients and seating when choosing a restaurant.

Getting there

• Fly into Venice Marco Polo (VCE).
• From New York: about 8 h 31 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• From Los Angeles: about 12 h 18 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• From London: about 2 h 2 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• Venice is largely car-free. Walk between nearby sights and use vaporetti for longer journeys; bridges and uneven paving can make routes tiring. Check current accessibility and transport information before setting out.
• Check official Italian entry rules before travel.
• June and July are popular and can be hot; plan shade, water, and regular rests.

Plan the flight from your city

Where to stay

• San MarcoIt is close to major sights and suits a short first visit, though it can be busy.
• CannaregioIt offers a calmer feel and canal-side walks, with public transport links.
• DorsoduroIt has art museums, waterfront walks, and a relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere.

Where to sleep, on Wikivoyage

About Venice

Venice is a coastal city in northeastern Italy and the capital of the region of Veneto, as well as the Metropolitan City of Venice. It is built on a group of 126 islands that are separated by expanses of open water and by canals; portions of the city are linked by 472 bridges.

From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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