Venice is enchanting all year round, but it’s even better when the crowds quieten.
If you can find a peaceful moment between tourist-swamped seasons (usually April to June and September to October), you’ll find a sleepy lagoon city moving at a dream-like pace and plenty of cheap break deals to Venice.
While not warm, November and January are two of the best months to travel, when the city is swirled in mist, the air is thick with enchantment and there are cheap Venice breaks up for grabs.
Mid-summer also sees thinner crowds, so if you can stomach the heat (and a few stinky backwaters), it’s a winner for a cheap break to Venice.