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Venice in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Venice in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Venice in January 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Venice in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +7°C during the day and approximately 12 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 4 rainy days in the month and around 46 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Venice;

Average weather

☀️
+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-12°C
Min.
+15°C
Max.
46 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
12 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Venice has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Venice in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Venice for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +12°C during the day to a minimum of -3°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +8°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +4°C to +8°C.

Is Venice warm or cold in January?

Venice is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +8°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +2°C to 0°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Venice, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Venice in January

Venice weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+8°C+7°C+9°C
Min. temperature
-11°C-12°C-9°C
Max. temperature
+16°C+15°C+22°C
Rainfall
62 mm46 mm51 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
79%79%76%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1018 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
111211
Cloudy days
151413
Rainy days
544
Snowy days
010

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +8°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +7°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 62 mm to 46 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 11 to 12.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Venice in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Venice is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Venice based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 37 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain. Venice is amazing in January with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Venice wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 95 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 46 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Venice based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Venice.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Venice?

This is the weather in Venice in January 2023:
1 January
🌫️
+4°C
2 January
🌫️
+5°C
3 January
🌫️
+8°C
4 January
🌫️
+7°C
5 January
🌫️
+10°C
6 January
☀️
+10°C
7 January
☀️
+7°C
8 January
☀️
+6°C
9 January
🌧️
+4°C
10 January
☀️
+9°C
11 January
☀️
+10°C
12 January
☀️
+9°C
13 January
☀️
+8°C
14 January
☀️
+9°C
15 January
☀️
+11°C
16 January
☀️
+11°C
17 January
🌫️
+10°C
18 January
☀️
+12°C
19 January
☀️
+9°C
20 January
🌫️
+8°C
21 January
☀️
+9°C
22 January
🌫️
+5°C
23 January
☀️
+9°C
24 January
🌫️
+8°C
25 January
🌫️
+8°C
26 January
🌫️
+6°C
27 January
🌫️
+5°C
28 January
🌫️
+10°C
29 January
🌫️
+10°C
30 January
☀️
+10°C
31 January
☁️
+8°C
In January 2023 Venice had 15 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +12°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Venice climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Venice in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+5°C) and the highest in 2020 (+11°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 265 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Venice in January:

Is January a good time to visit Venice?

It’s always a good time to visit Venice, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Venice in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Venice rainy in January?

Venice is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Venice in January?

The amount of sunny days in Venice during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Italy

Check out the weather for other cities in Italy.

Monthly weather in Venice

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Venice, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.