The month in detail
What to expect in January
Winter in Venice is cool (8°C during the day). Days are short (2.6h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (18% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
January ranks 11 out of 12 months in Venice.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
-17°
Sea
11°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
8.9h of daylight
Air quality
poor
AQI 63
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Venice is July (8.8/10), 4.7 pts higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Venice
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Italy
🗣️LanguageItalian
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 28°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 8°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 36%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in January
If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Venice ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
ItalyTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.8 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
45.44°N · 12.33°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Venice?
July is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 21.0°C lows, 9.3h of sunshine and 22.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Venice get in July?
Venice averages 9.3 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Venice?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Venice in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 21.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Venice good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Venice scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.5/10.
When should you avoid Venice?
January is the most difficult month to visit Venice, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Venice in January?
In January, the sea averages 11°C in Venice: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Venice in January?
The average UV index reaches 2 in January in Venice (low), with about 8.9h of daylight. No protection needed.