Sant'Erasmo Island
Large Venetian island with agriculture and lagoon saltmarshes
A low-lying island in the Venetian Lagoon, Sant'Erasmo attracts people for bike rides, family-run market gardens, sandy coves and quiet views across to Venice - a practical escape from the city.
Sant'Erasmo at a Glance#
Address: Sant’Erasmo, Venetian Lagoon, Italy
How to Get to Sant'Erasmo#
Sant’Erasmo is served by ACTV vaporetto lines from Venice (e.g., Line 13 from Fondamente Nove) and private water taxis. Check current schedules as services are less frequent than urban lines.
Tips for Visiting Sant'Erasmo#
- Use the vaporetto or water taxi service schedules carefully - services to outer lagoon islands like Sant'Erasmo are less frequent than the mainline routes.
- Visit the vegetable gardens (ortolana) to see traditional market gardening; local produce stalls sometimes sell seasonal vegetables.
- If arriving by bike from Venice, allow time - the island is larger than it appears and the lanes are rural.
Best Time to Visit Sant'Erasmo#
Sant'Erasmo is an agricultural island in the Venetian Lagoon known for market gardens, seasonal produce and a quieter lagoon atmosphere.
Weather & Climate near Sant'Erasmo#
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (748 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 6° | 1° | 53 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| February | Acceptable | 1° - 8° | 3° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Good | 4° - 12° | 7° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.5 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Very Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.7h |
| June | Excellent | 16° - 25° | 21° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.4h |
| July | Excellent | 19° - 28° | 23° | 56 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Excellent | 18° - 28° | 23° | 65 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.9h |
| September | Excellent | 15° - 23° | 19° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 1.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.8h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 7° | 68 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Acceptable | 1° - 7° | 2° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
