Venice, ItalyQuick decision
When to visit Venice?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
21°C–28°C in July
🌧 Least rain
27% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
December (24%)
📅 Best score
9.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Culture & MuseumsApril or October — Biennale, Gallerie dell'Accademia without summer crowds.
Secret VeniceSeptember — Dorsoduro, Cannaregio, Castello without tourists.
CarnivalFebruary — unique but cold (3–10°C) and frequent acqua alta.
FamilyJune or October — lagoon by boat, Murano (glass), Burano (colourful houses).
PhotographySeptember or October — golden light, morning mist, empty gondolas.
Monthly climate data
Venice weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 0°C | 8°C | 22% | 1.7 | 6.8h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 3°C | 10°C | 24% | 2.4 | 8.2h | 5.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 5°C | 13°C | 27% | 2.3 | 10.2h | 6.8/10 |
| ⛅ April | 9°C | 17°C | 31% | 2.7 | 11.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 13°C | 21°C | 47% | 4.3 | 12.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 19°C | 26°C | 27% | 2.4 | 13.9h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 21°C | 28°C | 27% | 2.0 | 13.5h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 21°C | 28°C | 25% | 2.5 | 12.5h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 17°C | 24°C | 33% | 4.0 | 10.7h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 12°C | 19°C | 29% | 3.0 | 8.9h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 6°C | 13°C | 33% | 3.6 | 7.1h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 2°C | 9°C | 24% | 2.1 | 5.9h | 4.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 17°C, 35% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 27°C, 26% rainy days, 13.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 19°C, 32% rainy days, 8.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 9°C, 23% rainy days, 7.0h sunshine/day. Score: 4.8/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 27% rainy days and 28°C.
December is the wettest month with 24% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.8/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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