danon

Planing a week or so in Venice.
Worried a bit about possible rainy weather. What has been your experience? thanks.

janisj

You are only talking two weeks difference. No way of telling. Your <i>odds</i> are a bit better in May - but who knows.

Either time should be fine.

HappyTrvlr

Been there both times you mention and had beautiful weather.

Sassafrass

If you have the option, then mid-May - a better chance of more sun. I have been twice in April. A bit of sun in the morning, then torrential rain both times.

danon

Thanks for your responses.
Of course, the weathernis is unpredictable...like most of us, I would like to have everything go well.

sandralist

Do crowds matter to you? There will be more cruise ships and tourists in general in May than in April (as you can tell from these responses). Also, you have a greater chance of getting a mini-heat wave in May if that would bother you, but it is also true that May may not be any better than April when it comes to torrential rain for a few days.

Here is the cruise schedule thus far

http://ports.cruisett.com/schedule/I...ce/April_2015/

http://ports.cruisett.com/schedule/I...nice/May_2015/

sandralist

Also, you can look at the weather archives for a few years back to see the general patterns, but no guarantees for your trip.

http://www.ilmeteo.it/portale/archivio-meteo/Venezia

sandralist

Also, be aware that April 25 and May 1 are large holidays that often affect transportation, which sites are open and draw lots of local crowds to Venice.

danon

Thank you Sandra.
I was aware of May 1st in Italy, but not April the 25th.
We visited Venice for 3 nights a few years ago ( May6-9) ..the weather was glorious.
It is the place to enjoy being outside like no other city. (The crowds seem to be unavoidable.)
Kind of silly to worry so much about good weather- something one cannot do much about-
but all travelers hope for.

sandralist

Crowds may be unavoidable but April 25 and May 1 can add to the tourist crush inside Venice considerably, especially around San Marco. So if you end up going during that time, plan to visit San Marco away from those holidays, and go to the islands or some other "lesser" tourist target.

I always plan my trips with the weather in mind, and very often move them one week later or earlier,to up my chances of getting the kind of weather that I prefer, most especially if my main reason for going someplace is to be outdoors. Unlike you, in Venice, I almost always spend 90 percent of my time inside museums and churches -- another great way to avoid the crowds I so loathe -- so I don't care what the weather is outside -- but that has nothing to do with your plans.

danon

One reason we are returning to Venice is to see churches and museums we had not visited
the first time.
Sitting by the sea or in a lovely plaza on a sunny, blue day is something we cherish.
( after six months of cold and grey sky).