Venice
City in Italy
Venice is a city in Italy with a population of approximately 250,000. Located 395 km from Rome, it draws visitors to its historic sites such as St Mark's Basilica, the Rialto Bridge, and the Doge's Palace.
What to see
Much of the city's history centers around St Mark's Square, where you find St Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, St Mark's Campanile, and the Bridge of Sighs. Elsewhere, the Rialto Bridge crosses the water, while Santa Maria della Salute and the Venetian Arsenal offer further historic architecture. For art, the Gallerie dell'Accademia contains a significant collection.
When to go
Temperatures in Venice vary throughout the year. Winters are cold, with daily highs around 7 °C to 8 °C in January and February. Spring, particularly April and May, offers mild weather with highs between 15 °C and 20 °C. Summer temperatures in June, July, and August reach daily highs of 23 °C to 26 °C. While September and October remain mild at 18 °C to 22 °C, these months see some of the highest rainfall, with nearly 100 mm recorded in September.
Getting there
The city is served by Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), located 7 km from the city center.
Top sights in Venice
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 43 | 42 | 55 | 76 | 80 | 92 | 66 | 83 | 100 | 98 | 87 | 76 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Venice (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Biblioteca Marciana
- Cannaregio
- Dorsoduro
- Il Redentore
- Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari