Best Time to Visit Venice, Venice, Italy
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Venice.
Venice does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 23.3°C / 73.9°F) and driest (February, 46 mm / 1.8 in) months. The drier stretch runs through May and July–August and November–March; the wetter half falls in April and June and September–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 3.1°C / 37.6°F in January to 23.3°C / 73.9°F in July, with rainfall from 46 mm / 1.8 in (February) to 85 mm / 3.3 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Venice, Venice, Italy's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Venice's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 23.3°C73.9°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| August | 23°C73.4°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| June | 20.8°C69.4°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
No month at Venice matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Venice?
Venice doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~46 mm / 1.8 in) and July (warmest, 23.3°C / 73.9°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Italy's national average.
When is the rainy season in Venice?
The rainy season at Venice, Venice runs through April and June and September–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 65 mm / 2.6 in. The wettest single month is October (85 mm / 3.3 in).
What is the driest month in Venice?
The driest month in Venice is February, averaging about 46 mm / 1.8 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 4.5°C / 40.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Venice?
The least comfortable months for travel to Venice — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 85 mm / 3.3 in in October, and the coldest month averages 3.1°C / 37.6°F.
Is Venice climate different from Italy overall?
Yes, usually. Our Venice figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Italy figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Venice specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.