Best Time to Visit Venice and its Lagoon
Best time to visit Venice and its Lagoon: April, June, July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Venice and its Lagoon
Go in April, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Venice and its Lagoon month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 34° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 52° | 39° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 58° | 44° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 65° | 50° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 71° | 56° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 82° | 67° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 85° | 69° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 87° | 71° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 77° | 62° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 67° | 54° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 55° | 41° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 36° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Venice and its Lagoon compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Venice and its Lagoon.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Marco Polo Airport | 5 mi | 59°F | about the same | 45 in |
| Lake Garda | 82 mi | 60°F | +34°F warmer | 46 in |
| Lake Bled | 107 mi | 53°F | 38°F cooler | 58 in |
| Slovenia | 114 mi | 53°F | 38°F cooler | 48 in |
| Florence | 127 mi | 61°F | +34°F warmer | 47 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Venice and its Lagoon is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Venice. Venice and its Lagoon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for a city built on 118 islands.
Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in Venice and its Lagoon with partly cloudy. It feels like 50°F. Today runs from 51°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Venice and its Lagoon is April, June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 87°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.
The closest major airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), about 5 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Garda, Lake Bled, Historic Centre of Florence and Swiss National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 63°F is 3.8°F below the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Venice and its Lagoon today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Venice and its Lagoon right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:30 AM, Oct 27 local time.
Weekend outlook
⛅ 62° / 46°
Partly cloudy · 8% rain · wind 5 mph
☁️ 60° / 46°
Overcast · 10% rain · wind 6 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Venice and its Lagoon?
Venice and its Lagoon is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Venice. Its coordinates are 45.4408, 12.3155. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Venice and its Lagoon right now?
It is currently 53°F (12°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 84% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Venice and its Lagoon?
April, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Venice and its Lagoon, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Venice and its Lagoon in?
Venice and its Lagoon observes Europe/Rome (UTC+01:00). The local time is 4:30 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Venice and its Lagoon?
The closest airports are Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 5 mi away, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 174 mi away and Munich Airport (MUC), 203 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Venice and its Lagoon?
Popular options include Lake Garda, Lake Bled, Historic Centre of Florence, Swiss National Park, Zugspitze and Leaning Tower of Pisa.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 27, 2026 at 4:30 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
