UNESCO World Heritage Site in Venice

Venice and its Lagoon Travel Guide

Venice and its Lagoon travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 57°F now🕔 4:03 AM local📅 Best: April, June, July and August

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 57°F (14°C) in Venice and its Lagoon with overcast. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 56°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 38%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - 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 64°F is 2.9°F below the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing 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.

Map of Venice and its Lagoon

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 and its Lagoon right now

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57°F
Overcast · feels like 56°F
Humidity85%
Wind4 mph NNW
Gusts9 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover93%
Pressure1021 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 14 mi
Air quality65 · Moderate
Sunrise6:45 AM
Sunset5:02 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 90%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:03 AM, Oct 29 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 31

☁️ 61° / 49°

Overcast · 15% rain · wind 6 mph

Sunday, Nov 1

☁️ 59° / 47°

Overcast · 19% rain · wind 9 mph

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 time4:03 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsApril, June, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Venice and its Lagoon

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Venice and its Lagoon.

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.

January★★★☆☆
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June★★★★☆
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August★★★★☆
September★★★☆☆
October★★★★☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Venice and its Lagoon

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Venice Marco Polo AirportVCE5 miVenice
Milan Malpensa AirportMXP174 miMilan
Munich AirportMUC203 miMunich
Zurich AirportZRH227 miZurich
Rome Fiumicino AirportFCO252 miRome
Vienna International AirportVIE273 miVienna

Explore Venice and its Lagoon

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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 57°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 85% and wind is 4 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 4:03 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 October 29, 2026 at 4:03 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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