Venice, Italy Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Venice
Venice averages 58°F (14°C) across the year, with 9.3 hours of sunshine a day and 37.8 inches (960 mm) of precipitation. The spread runs from January, at 46°F (8°C), to July, at 83°F (28°C).
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 83°F (28°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 46°F (8°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 95°F (35°C) high · 21°F (-6°C) low
- Wettest month: May (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical
- Annual swing: 21°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 7°C
- Snow: about 1 days a year
- Average humidity: 76%
Temperatures through the year
Warmth peaks in July: highs of 83°F (28°C), lows of 70°F (21°C). January bottoms out at 46°F (8°C) in daylight, 33°F (1°C) after dark. Sunshine averages 9.3 hours a day over the year, peaking in July at 13.3 hours.
Rain, sun and snow
Snowfall is rare but not unheard of. Days and nights are about 7°C apart on average - narrower than about 80% of the cities we track. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 95°F (35°C) and the lowest daily minimum 21°F (-6°C).
How Venice compares
- Venice sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 58°F (14°C) as an annual average, 37.8 inches (960 mm) of precipitation and 9.3 hours of sun a day.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 33° | 6 | 2.0 in | 6.2 h/day | 79% |
| February | 49° | 37° | 7 | 2.7 in | 6.7 h/day | 79% |
| March | 55° | 42° | 8 | 2.5 in | 9.0 h/day | 75% |
| April | 62° | 48° | 9 | 2.9 in | 10.5 h/day | 74% |
| May | 69° | 57° | 14 | 5.0 in | 10.8 h/day | 75% |
| June | 78° | 65° | 9 | 3.1 in | 13.1 h/day | 73% |
| July | 83° | 70° | 8 | 2.0 in | 13.3 h/day | 69% |
| August | 83° | 69° | 7 | 2.9 in | 12.2 h/day | 68% |
| September | 75° | 62° | 10 | 4.4 in | 10.3 h/day | 73% |
| October | 66° | 54° | 10 | 4.0 in | 7.7 h/day | 79% |
| November | 55° | 44° | 9 | 4.0 in | 6.0 h/day | 80% |
| December | 47° | 36° | 7 | 2.4 in | 5.3 h/day | 83% |
Venice month by month
Venice weather in January
January brings highs around 46°F (8°C), lows near 33°F (1°C), about 6 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Venice.
Venice weather in February
February brings highs around 49°F (10°C), lows near 37°F (3°C), about 7 wet days.
Venice weather in March
March brings highs around 55°F (13°C), lows near 42°F (5°C), about 8 wet days.
Venice weather in April
April brings highs around 62°F (16°C), lows near 48°F (9°C), about 9 wet days.
Venice weather in May
May brings highs around 69°F (21°C), lows near 57°F (14°C), about 14 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Venice.
Venice weather in June
June brings highs around 78°F (26°C), lows near 65°F (18°C), about 9 wet days.
Venice weather in July
July brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 70°F (21°C), about 8 wet days - typically the hottest month and the driest month and the sunniest month of the year in Venice.
Venice weather in August
August brings highs around 83°F (29°C), lows near 69°F (21°C), about 7 wet days.
Venice weather in September
September brings highs around 75°F (24°C), lows near 62°F (17°C), about 10 wet days.
Venice weather in October
October brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 54°F (12°C), about 10 wet days.
Venice weather in November
November brings highs around 55°F (13°C), lows near 44°F (7°C), about 9 wet days.
Venice weather in December
December brings highs around 47°F (8°C), lows near 36°F (2°C), about 7 wet days.
Seasons in Venice
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Venice is mild, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (17°C) and nights around 49°F (9°C); rain falls on around 30 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.1 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Venice brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 12.9 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Venice stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (19°C) and nights around 53°F (12°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Venice is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 47°F (9°C) and nights around 36°F (2°C); expect showers on roughly 20 days across the season.
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Best time to visit Venice
June to October and April is the sweet spot for Venice - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 75°F (24°C) in the afternoon and around 9 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in June.
Pack for Venice with light clothing for the warm months, a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season, a compact umbrella or rain shell and moisture-wicking fabrics for the humidity. Note the gap between afternoon and night: July pairs 83°F (28°C) with 70°F (21°C).
Venice temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.