Updated 13 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is February 2027 a good month to visit Venice?
Calm — the typical February day in Venice is calmer than 78% of its year.
The weather is the trade-off here, not the crowds.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Venice's own year — not a headcount.
This month's verified events: Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice) (1–9) · Carnevale di Venezia (Martedi Grasso climax) (9) · Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia) (1–9).
February sits between the seasons in Venice: cool and dry, around 10°C / 50°F, Calm on 19 of 28 days — 9 days run Busy or Packed.
Mostly yes, if the weather does not put you off. The typical February day in Venice is Calm, and only 9 of the 28 days in our window run Busy or Packed. Expect around 10 °C by day, with rain on about 3 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in France and Germany. Cruise ships call on 1 of the 28 days. Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice) falls on 1–9 February. Mid February is the month's quietest stretch in Venice — the typical day at 20%, against 99% in early February. The crush is at the corridor; the quiet is at Cannaregio. The calmest day is Saturday 13 February, the busiest Monday 1 February.
In short, a solid middle-ground pick.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Venice, February ranks 8th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Mon 1 Feb, busier than 99% of the year; its lightest is Sat 13 Feb at 17%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Pack for cold — around 10°C by day.
The one thing you wear all day, every day of the trip.
See walking shoes →
Cold shortens a battery's working life, and the phone holds the tickets.
See power banks →
How busy is Venice in February?
The busiest days are the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th, and 5 more. Away from those, most days sit Calm. The calmest stretch is the 10th–28th.
Ships call on 1 of 28 days, a typical call day carrying at least 930 guests — real, but a secondary part of the crowd here; the season moves the needle more.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 17% of the year and its heaviest at 99%, so where you land inside it matters. Daylight runs about 10 hours.
Either side of it, March is far calmer.
The calmest days are the 10th, 11th and 13th — aim for those if your dates can flex.
Mon 01 Feb Packed busier than 99% of days here · Germany school holidays · Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice) · Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia)
Event on this day
Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice)
23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027Venice's carnival: weeks in masks and costume, from late January to Shrove Tuesday, building to the final weekends when the small city is at its yearly peak.
Event on this day
Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia)
23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027The carnival: weeks of masked balls, water parades and events centred on Piazza San Marco, from the end of January to Shrove Tuesday. This edition's theme ties in with the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics.
Record Venice on Mon 1 Feb 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany; Carnevale di Venezia; Carnival of Venice. Nearest calmer day: Wed 10 Feb (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 02 Feb Packed busier than 99% of days here · Germany school holidays · Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice) · Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia)
Event on this day
Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice)
23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027Venice's carnival: weeks in masks and costume, from late January to Shrove Tuesday, building to the final weekends when the small city is at its yearly peak.
Event on this day
Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia)
23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027The carnival: weeks of masked balls, water parades and events centred on Piazza San Marco, from the end of January to Shrove Tuesday. This edition's theme ties in with the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics.
Record Venice on Tue 2 Feb 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany; Carnevale di Venezia; Carnival of Venice. Nearest calmer day: Wed 10 Feb (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 03 Feb Packed busier than 99% of days here · Germany school holidays · Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice) · Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia)
Event on this day
Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice)
23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027Venice's carnival: weeks in masks and costume, from late January to Shrove Tuesday, building to the final weekends when the small city is at its yearly peak.
Event on this day
Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia)
23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027The carnival: weeks of masked balls, water parades and events centred on Piazza San Marco, from the end of January to Shrove Tuesday. This edition's theme ties in with the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics.
Record Venice on Wed 3 Feb 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany; Carnevale di Venezia; Carnival of Venice. Nearest calmer day: Wed 10 Feb (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 04 Feb Packed busier than 99% of days here · Germany school holidays · Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice) · Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia)
Event on this day
Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice)
23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027Venice's carnival: weeks in masks and costume, from late January to Shrove Tuesday, building to the final weekends when the small city is at its yearly peak.
Event on this day
Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia)
23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027The carnival: weeks of masked balls, water parades and events centred on Piazza San Marco, from the end of January to Shrove Tuesday. This edition's theme ties in with the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics.
Record Venice on Thu 4 Feb 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany; Carnevale di Venezia; Carnival of Venice. Nearest calmer day: Wed 10 Feb (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 05 Feb Packed busier than 99% of days here · Germany school holidays · Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice) · Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia)
Event on this day
Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice)
23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027Venice's carnival: weeks in masks and costume, from late January to Shrove Tuesday, building to the final weekends when the small city is at its yearly peak.
Event on this day
Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia)
23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027The carnival: weeks of masked balls, water parades and events centred on Piazza San Marco, from the end of January to Shrove Tuesday. This edition's theme ties in with the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics.
Record Venice on Fri 5 Feb 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany; Carnevale di Venezia; Carnival of Venice. Nearest calmer day: Wed 10 Feb (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 06 Feb Packed busier than 99% of days here · Germany school holidays · Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice) · Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia)
Event on this day
Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice)
23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027Venice's carnival: weeks in masks and costume, from late January to Shrove Tuesday, building to the final weekends when the small city is at its yearly peak.
Event on this day
Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia)
23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027The carnival: weeks of masked balls, water parades and events centred on Piazza San Marco, from the end of January to Shrove Tuesday. This edition's theme ties in with the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics.
Record Venice on Sat 6 Feb 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany; Carnevale di Venezia; Carnival of Venice. Nearest calmer day: Wed 10 Feb (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 07 Feb Packed busier than 99% of days here · France school holidays · Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice) · Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia)
Event on this day
Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice)
23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027Venice's carnival: weeks in masks and costume, from late January to Shrove Tuesday, building to the final weekends when the small city is at its yearly peak.
Event on this day
Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia)
23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027The carnival: weeks of masked balls, water parades and events centred on Piazza San Marco, from the end of January to Shrove Tuesday. This edition's theme ties in with the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics.
Record Venice on Sun 7 Feb 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in France; Carnevale di Venezia; Carnival of Venice. Nearest calmer day: Wed 10 Feb (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 08 Feb Packed busier than 99% of days here · Germany school holidays · Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice) · Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia)
Event on this day
Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice)
23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027Venice's carnival: weeks in masks and costume, from late January to Shrove Tuesday, building to the final weekends when the small city is at its yearly peak.
Event on this day
Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia)
23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027The carnival: weeks of masked balls, water parades and events centred on Piazza San Marco, from the end of January to Shrove Tuesday. This edition's theme ties in with the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics.
Record Venice on Mon 8 Feb 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and France; Carnevale di Venezia; Carnival of Venice. Nearest calmer day: Wed 10 Feb (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 09 Feb Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays · Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice) · Carnevale di Venezia (Martedi Grasso climax) · Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia)
Event on this day
Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice)
23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027Venice's carnival: weeks in masks and costume, from late January to Shrove Tuesday, building to the final weekends when the small city is at its yearly peak.
Event on this day
Carnevale di Venezia (Martedi Grasso climax)
9 Feb 2027Shrove Tuesday, the last day of the carnival and its climax — the day the whole run of masks and parades comes to a head in a city with no room to spread.
Event on this day
Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia)
23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027The carnival: weeks of masked balls, water parades and events centred on Piazza San Marco, from the end of January to Shrove Tuesday. This edition's theme ties in with the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics.
- Viking Star — guest capacity 930
Record Venice on Tue 9 Feb 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France; Carnevale di Venezia; Carnevale di Venezia. Nearest calmer day: Wed 10 Feb (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 10 Feb Calm busier than 18% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Venice on Wed 10 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 11 Feb Calm busier than 18% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Venice on Thu 11 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 12 Feb Calm busier than 23% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Venice on Fri 12 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: Germany school holidays; United States public holiday; France school holidays. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 13 Feb Calm busier than 17% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Venice on Sat 13 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 14 Feb Calm busier than 20% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Venice on Sun 14 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 15 Feb Calm busier than 23% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Venice on Mon 15 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: Germany school holidays; United States public holiday; France school holidays. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 16 Feb Calm busier than 20% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Venice on Tue 16 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 17 Feb Calm busier than 20% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Venice on Wed 17 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 18 Feb Calm busier than 20% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Venice on Thu 18 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 19 Feb Calm busier than 20% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Venice on Fri 19 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 20 Feb Calm busier than 18% of days here · France school holidays
Record Venice on Sat 20 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 21 Feb Calm busier than 22% of days here · France school holidays
Record Venice on Sun 21 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 22 Feb Calm busier than 22% of days here · France school holidays
Record Venice on Mon 22 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 23 Feb Calm busier than 22% of days here · France school holidays
Record Venice on Tue 23 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 24 Feb Calm busier than 22% of days here · France school holidays
Record Venice on Wed 24 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 25 Feb Calm busier than 22% of days here · France school holidays
Record Venice on Thu 25 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 26 Feb Calm busier than 22% of days here · France school holidays
Record Venice on Fri 26 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 27 Feb Calm busier than 22% of days here · France school holidays
Record Venice on Sat 27 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 28 Feb Calm busier than 22% of days here · France school holidays
Record Venice on Sun 28 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/venice/#d-2027-02-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 13 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of February is quietest in Venice?
Mid February is the month's quietest stretch in Venice — the typical day at 20%, against 99% in early February.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- Need flexibility? The 10th–28th is the month's calmest stretch — the easiest window to move around in.
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
February weather in Venice
Cold — around 10°C / 50°F, so pack a proper coat, with rain on only about 3 days.
Worth booking the marquee sights ahead for the busy days, but you can keep the rest of the trip flexible.
More about Venice in February
Based on: Italy's public holidays · school vacations across France and Germany · the official overnight-stays pattern (Regione Veneto - U.O. Sistema Statistico Regionale, Venezia comune, measured 2023–2025; all accommodation types) · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
