Climate in Venice — Annual Weather Overview
Venice has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. The hottest month is July (average high 28.5°C) and the coolest is January (7.7°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 20.8°C swing between July highs and January lows. Annual rainfall totals around 817mm. May is the wettest month at 101.4mm, while February averages just 14.9mm. Average daily sunshine is 9.4 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 16.3°C, 200mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 27.5°C, 220mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 19.0°C, 235mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 8.8°C, 162mm rain.
Venice — Monthly Temperatures
Venice — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Venice stays reasonable all year.
Venice weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.7°C | 0.9°C | 57.7mm | 5.9h | 6 | 10/10 |
| February | 9.9°C | 2.5°C | 14.9mm | 7.6h | 2 | 10/10 |
| March | 12.5°C | 4.6°C | 33.4mm | 9.7h | 5 | 10/10 |
| April | 15.5°C | 8.0°C | 65.3mm | 10.6h | 7 | 10/10 |
| May | 20.8°C | 13.9°C | 101.4mm | 11.1h | 13 | 9/10 |
| June | 25.8°C | 18.6°C | 74.2mm | 13.0h | 8 | 10/10 |
| July | 28.5°C | 20.6°C | 62.9mm | 13.2h | 7 | 10/10 |
| August | 28.3°C | 20.3°C | 82.7mm | 12.0h | 8 | 10/10 |
| September | 24.5°C | 16.8°C | 74.5mm | 10.7h | 8 | 10/10 |
| October | 19.3°C | 12.0°C | 73.5mm | 8.3h | 8 | 10/10 |
| November | 13.2°C | 6.4°C | 86.8mm | 6.2h | 8 | 10/10 |
| December | 8.7°C | 2.8°C | 89.6mm | 4.2h | 10 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Venice have?
Venice has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. Average highs range from 7.7°C in January to 28.5°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Venice?
July is the hottest month in Venice, with average highs of 28.5°C and lows of 20.6°C.
What is the coldest month in Venice?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 7.7°C and lows of 0.9°C.
What is the wettest month in Venice?
May is the wettest month, averaging 101.4mm of rainfall over around 13 rainy days.
How much rain does Venice get per year?
Venice receives around 817mm of rain per year. The driest month is February (14.9mm).
When is the best time to visit Venice?
The best time to visit Venice is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.