When is the best time to go to Venice

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Venice, Italy. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Venice weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Venice are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Venice January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 60mm 2.9hrs 10.3hrs 11°C

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Venice during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Venice for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Venice and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Venice with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Venice February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 58mm 4.2hrs 11.4hrs 10°C

February in Venice is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Venice for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Venice and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Venice with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Venice March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 63mm 5hrs 12.8hrs 11°C

The weather in March in Venice is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Venice for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Venice and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Venice with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Venice April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 72mm 6.1hrs 14.5hrs 14°C

Venice's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Venice.

April is in the spring in Venice and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Venice with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Venice May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 74mm 7.8hrs 16hrs 18°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Venice and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Venice, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Venice and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Venice with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Venice June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 86mm 8.8hrs 10.3hrs 23°C

June in Venice is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Venice, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Venice and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Venice with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Venice July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 64mm 10.1hrs 11.4hrs 25°C

July in Venice is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Venice, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Venice and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Venice with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Venice August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 79mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs 26°C

The weather in August in Venice is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Venice, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Venice and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Venice with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Venice September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 69mm 7.1hrs 14.5hrs 23°C

Venice's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Venice, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Venice and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Venice with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Venice October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 72mm 5.2hrs 16hrs 20°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Venice and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Venice.

October is in the fall / autumn in Venice and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Venice with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Venice November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 89mm 3.2hrs 10.3hrs 16°C

The climate in Venice during November can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Venice for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Venice and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Venice with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Venice December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 66mm 2.6hrs 11.4hrs 14°C

December in Venice is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Venice for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Venice and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Venice with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Venice weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.7°C 81.9°F
Driest month: February 58mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: July 10.1hrs
Coldest month: January 5.9°C 42.6°F
Wettest month: November 89mm 3.5ins
Warmest sea: August 25.9°C 78.6°F
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