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When is the best time to visit Venice?
In general the best time to visit Venice is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +28°C in August and it has 15 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Venice in different months
This is the average weather in Venice for each month based on historic data:
March, April, May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +28°C during July.
In January, February, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 47 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 93 mm in November.
Climate in Venice
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Venice for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +15°C | +22°C | +23°C | +28°C | +31°C | +36°C | +38°C | +36°C | +32°C | +28°C | +23°C | +16°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +7°C | +9°C | +13°C | +17°C | +22°C | +26°C | +28°C | +28°C | +24°C | +19°C | +13°C | +8°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -12°C | -9°C | -6°C | 0°C | +4°C | +9°C | +12°C | +10°C | +7°C | 0°C | -6°C | -11°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +12°C | +10°C | +12°C | +16°C | +23°C | +27°C | +28°C | +28°C | +27°C | +23°C | +18°C | +15°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 79 | 77 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 70 | 74 | 78 | 79 | 80 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 47 | 48 | 60 | 69 | 74 | 71 | 59 | 78 | 94 | 92 | 93 | 62 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 10 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Venice during the whole year:
The hottest month in Venice is August with average maximum temperature going up to +28°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of 0°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Venice during the whole year:
Venice achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +25°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +8°C in average.
When can you swim in Venice?
You can swim in Venice from June to September:
- In July - August the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
- In June the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Venice looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Venice is December with average humidity going up to 80%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 69%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Venice during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 15 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 59 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is September with approximately 10 rainy days and 94 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Venice during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 2 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Venice:
What is the hottest month in Venice?
The hottest month in Venice is August with average maximum temperature of +28°C.
What is the coldest month in Venice?
The coldest month in Venice is January with minimum temperatures of 0°C.
Is Venice worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Venice could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Venice?
if you're looking to visit Venice when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for September, November, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 47 mm of rain.
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, 2023.
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.