Venice · WinterMonth summary
Venice weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
32°F – 46°F
🌧 Rainy days
22% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Venice in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Venice in January: 22% rain, 6.8h of sunshine. Better to wait for July.
By trip type
Venice in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Venice is cool (8°F during the day). Days are short (6.8h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (22% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Venice averages 46°F, 22% rainy days and 6.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.6/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +20°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Venice in January
Is January a good time to visit Venice?
January is not recommended for Venice (score 4.6/10). With 22% rainy days and 6.8h of sunshine, consider July (9.0/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Venice in January?
It's cool with 46°F daytime and 32°F at night. 6.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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