City in Veneto, Italy
Venice weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Venice
Apr–May and Sep–Oct are pleasant. Jul–Aug is hot and muggy; Carnival (Feb) is packed. Acqua alta flooding is most common Oct–Jan.
Venice weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan7°53 mm
- Feb8°73 mm
- Mar12°71 mm
- Apr17°71 mm
- May21°93 mm
- Jun26°72 mm
- Jul29°66 mm
- Aug29°80 mm
- Sep24°95 mm
- Oct19°87 mm
- Nov13°105 mm
- Dec9°77 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C45°F | 3°C38°F | 53 mm | 80% | Cold |
| February | 8°C47°F | 4°C39°F | 73 mm | 78% | Cold |
| March | 12°C54°F | 6°C44°F | 71 mm | 77% | Cool |
| April | 17°C62°F | 11°C51°F | 71 mm | 74% | Cool |
| May | 21°C70°F | 15°C59°F | 93 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| June | 26°C79°F | 20°C68°F | 72 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| July | 29°C84°F | 22°C72°F | 66 mm | 64% | Pleasant |
| August | 29°C83°F | 22°C71°F | 80 mm | 64% | Pleasant |
| September | 24°C75°F | 18°C64°F | 95 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| October | 19°C66°F | 13°C56°F | 87 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| November | 13°C56°F | 9°C48°F | 105 mm | 80% | Cool |
| December | 9°C47°F | 5°C40°F | 77 mm | 79% | Cold |
Best months across Italy
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Venice | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Florence | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Milan | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Amalfi Coast | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Naples | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Lake Como | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| Cinque Terre | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Sicily | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Tuscany | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Positano | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sardinia | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Bologna | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Verona | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Pisa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Capri | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sorrento | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Lake Garda | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (31°C) |
| Turin | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Siena | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Puglia | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Dolomites | Jan–Mar, Jul, Sep | Jul (22°C) |
| Taormina | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Palermo | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Catania | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Bari | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Matera | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Lecce | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Genoa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Lucca | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Venice?
Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Apr–May and Sep–Oct are pleasant. Jul–Aug is hot and muggy; Carnival (Feb) is packed. Acqua alta flooding is most common Oct–Jan.
When is the rainy season in Venice?
Rain peaks in November with about 105 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Venice?
July, with average highs of 29°C (84°F).
How cold does Venice get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 3°C (38°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- ACTV / AVM Venezia
- Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Comune di Venezia visitor information
- ULSS 3 Serenissima
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.