Venice Travel Guide
Venice travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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 68°F (20°C) in Venice with partly cloudy. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 61°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - 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 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 Venice and its Lagoon, Lake Garda, Lake Bled and Historic Centre of Florence.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 75°F is 8.1°F above the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing 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 12:12 PM, Oct 2 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌤️ 74° / 60°
Mainly clear · 0% rain · wind 9 mph
☁️ 75° / 55°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 5 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
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- 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
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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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 68°F (20°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 52% and wind is 9 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 12:12 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 October 2, 2026 at 12:12 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
