Venice · SpringMonth summary
Venice weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
55°F – 70°F
🌧 Rainy days
47% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Venice in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.3/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Venice in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Venice. Temperatures rise (21°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 47% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| 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 May, Venice averages 70°F, 47% rainy days and 12.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -20%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Venice in May
Is May a good time to visit Venice?
May is an acceptable time for Venice (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.0/10) if possible.
What to do in Venice in May?
With 70°F max and 12.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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