Venice Travel Guide
Venice travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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Summary
Venice is a city in Italy. Venice is known for Canals, St Mark's Square and gondolas. It has a population of about 258.000.
Right now it is 70°F (21°C) in Venice with light showers. It feels like 75°F. Today runs from 70°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Venice 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 Venice and its Lagoon, Lake Garda, Lake Bled and Historic Centre of Florence.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is 2.7°F below the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Venice today at 9.7/10. 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.
Map of Venice
Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Coordinates: 45°26′26.9″N 12°18′55.8″E (45.4408, 12.3155)
Weather in Venice right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:46 PM, Aug 22 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 83° / 70°
Light showers · 0% rain · wind 8 mph
⛅ 82° / 72°
Partly cloudy · 0% rain · wind 12 mph
Quick facts about Venice
Things to do in Venice
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Venice.
Best time to visit Venice
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Airports near Venice
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Marco Polo Airport | VCE | 5 mi | Venice |
| Milan Malpensa Airport | MXP | 174 mi | Milan |
| Munich Airport | MUC | 203 mi | Munich |
| Zurich Airport | ZRH | 227 mi | Zurich |
| Rome Fiumicino Airport | FCO | 252 mi | Rome |
| Vienna International Airport | VIE | 273 mi | Vienna |
Airports in Venice
1 airports mapped in this atlas
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Venice
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Explore Venice
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Venice?
Venice is a city in Italy. Its coordinates are 45.4408, 12.3155. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Venice right now?
It is currently 70°F (21°C) with light showers. Humidity is 93% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Venice?
April, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Venice, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Venice in?
Venice observes Europe/Rome (UTC+02:00). The local time is 9:46 PM.
How many people live in Venice?
Venice has a population of approximately 258.000.
What is the nearest airport to Venice?
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?
Popular options include Venice and its Lagoon, Lake Garda, Lake Bled, Historic Centre of Florence, Swiss National Park and Zugspitze.
What places are in Venice?
Venice covers 2 places in this atlas, including Venice Marco Polo Airport and Venice and its Lagoon.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 August 22, 2026 at 9:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
