UNESCO World Heritage Site in Venice

Geography of Venice and its Lagoon

Geography of Venice and its Lagoon: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

☁️ 76°F now🕔 12:19 AM local📅 Best: April, June, July and August

Geography of Venice and its Lagoon

Latitude45.4408
Longitude12.3155
HemisphereNorthern

Venice Marco Polo Airport is 5 mi to the north, Lake Garda is 82 mi to the west, Lake Bled is 107 mi to the north-east and Slovenia is 114 mi to the north-east.

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Coordinates: 45°26′26.9″N 12°18′55.8″E (45.4408, 12.3155)

Quick facts about Venice and its Lagoon

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
CityVenice
CountryItaly
ContinentEurope
Coordinates45°26′26.9″N 12°18′55.8″E (45.4408, 12.3155)
UNESCO inscription1987
Known fora city built on 118 islands
Local time12:19 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsApril, June, July and August
ClimateTemperate

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 76°F (25°C) in Venice and its Lagoon with overcast. It feels like 81°F. Today runs from 71°F to 77°F. Chance of precipitation is 98%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.

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 86°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 cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 77°F is 8.8°F below the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Venice and its Lagoon today at 9.2/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Climate in Venice and its Lagoon month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January46°34°2,8 in★★★☆☆
February52°39°3,7 in★★★☆☆
March58°44°5,0 in★★★☆☆
April65°50°2,6 in★★★★
May71°56°6,6 in★★★☆☆
June82°67°3,0 in★★★★
July85°69°3,3 in★★★★
August86°70°2,5 in★★★★
September76°62°5,6 in★★★★
October67°54°6,2 in★★★☆☆
November55°41°2,5 in★★★☆☆
December49°36°2,0 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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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 76°F (25°C) with overcast. Humidity is 82% and wind is 8 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+02:00). The local time is 12:19 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 August 22, 2026 at 12:19 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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