When to go to Venice?
Water replaces pavements, gondolas play taxi without a meter, and the crowd packs into St Mark's Square as though the Basilica had announced a sold-out final night. Between the pigeons holding the square and the ritual pause on the Rialto, it is possible to get lost without ever leaving your hotel. The Doge's Palace, at least, has never had to worry about parking.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Venice, aim for April to September.
See also: Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July?
Month-by-month weather in Venice
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9 | 63 | 4 | 53 |
| February | 6.6 | 51 | 6 | 56 |
| March | 8.5 | 74 | 9 | 61 |
| April | 10.3 | 72 | 12 | 67 |
| May | 10.6 | 154 | 18 | 65 |
| June | 12.8 | 80 | 23 | 80 |
| July | 13.4 | 62 | 26 | 85 |
| August | 12.1 | 75 | 25 | 83 |
| September | 10.0 | 109 | 20 | 69 |
| October | 7.4 | 132 | 16 | 56 |
| November | 6.4 | 73 | 9 | 55 |
| December | 4.6 | 64 | 5 | 49 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Venice, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is February (about 51 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 26°C). Over the year, an average of 1,010 mm of rain falls, and 6 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Venice?
- St Mark's Square and Basilica
- Grand Canal
- Doge's Palace
- Murano island
Practical info
- Country: Italy
- Airport: Venise Marco Polo (VCE)
- Station: Venezia Santa Lucia
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