Venice, ItalyQuick decision
When to visit Venice?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
70°F–82°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 32°F | 46°F | 22% | 0.1in | 6.8h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 37°F | 50°F | 24% | 0.1in | 8.2h | 5.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 41°F | 55°F | 27% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 6.8/10 |
| ⛅ April | 48°F | 63°F | 31% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 55°F | 70°F | 47% | 0.2in | 12.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 66°F | 79°F | 27% | 0.1in | 13.9h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 70°F | 82°F | 27% | 0.1in | 13.5h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 70°F | 82°F | 25% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 63°F | 75°F | 33% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 54°F | 66°F | 29% | 0.1in | 8.9h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 43°F | 55°F | 33% | 0.1in | 7.1h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 36°F | 48°F | 24% | 0.1in | 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°F, 35% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 27°F, 26% rainy days, 13.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 19°F, 32% rainy days, 8.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 9°F, 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°F.
December is the wettest month with 24% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 4.8/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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