Typical crowd level each month (relative), averaged over the attractions of each city. Shorter bar = fewer people.
Rome and Venice have broadly similar crowd levels overall.
Based on historical visitor patterns, January is usually the quietest month in Rome.
Based on historical visitor patterns, January is usually the quietest month in Venice.
In Rome the quietest day is usually Monday; in Venice, Monday. Weekdays early in the morning are the safest bet in both.
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