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About Venice

Best Time to Go

The middle of summer can be hot and humid and notoriously smelly; so it's best to avoid it from mid-June to August. Spring (April to early June) and autumn (September to October) are the best times to visit, with its mild climate and fewer tourists. Although winter can be freezing, rainy and at risk of flooding (ofacqua alta), December and January are the best months to see the city at its quietest, except for New Year's Eve and New Year's Eve, when visitors are minimal and when restaurants and shops are closed, you can find yourself in the city's waterways. The city is also very crowded during Carnival, which coincides with rainy times (a few weeks in February or March). August is a very bad time to visit Venice because not only is it muggy and full of tourists, but it also happens to be when most locals are on their own holidays.

Transport

Venice has a decent, water-based public transport network, from vaporetti, or water buses, that travel up the Grand Canal and tour the main city to the islands, to traghetti, public gondolas that cross the Grand Canal at regular times. Vaporetto tickets are $8.60 each, so 23 for 24 hours. Consider travel cards that cost $. A single crossing on the Traghetto costs $2.30 and is paid in advance to the gondolier. Water taxis are very expensive, starting from $60 for a ride even for a few minutes. A water bus from the airport costs $15.50.

Weather

January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of 37°F (3°C), and July and August are the warmest, with an average temperature of 73°F (23°C), but it feels even hotter because of the humidity.

Things to Know Before You Go

With public transport routes limited to major waterways and overpasses that require climbing stairs everywhere, Venice can be difficult to get around if you're carrying a heavy suitcase or something that limits your carry-on, so plan your destinations well. Most museums and galleries are closed on Mondays, and most restaurants and shops are closed in January, when the number of visitors is lowest.

Language

Italian

Electric

Type C and Type F (two prong plugs)

Currency

Euro (€)