Venice
Country: Italy · Region: Adriatic · Currency: Euro
Venice is a historic lagoon city with romantic charm, virtually unchanged over 600 years, now a UNESCO World Heritage site suffering from overtourism but retaining powerful cultural appeal.
Top sights
St. Mark's Square, Rialto, Burano, Murano, Torcello, Lido
Things to do
- St. Mark's Square
- Venice's main monument and sights area, featuring the Campanile with live tide readings and predictions.
- Rialto
- Historic district where the Byzantine Duke moved the seat of the Republic of Venice in 827, now featuring the Rialto vaporetto piers with a tide measuring station.
- Murano
- Island known far and wide for high-quality glass making, filled with quaint shops and restaurants.
- Burano
- Island popular with artists and known for its many small, brightly painted houses.
Beaches
- Lido
- Venice's long skinny beach offering a respite from more touristy and expensive areas.
Where to eat
- Murano restaurants
- Quaint dining options located on the island of Murano.
Forecast for Venice
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Weather in Venice by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F | 33°F | 2.1 in | 6 |
| February | 50°F | 37°F | 2.7 in | 8 |
| March | 55°F | 41°F | 2.5 in | 8 |
| April | 62°F | 48°F | 2.9 in | 9 |
| May | 69°F | 57°F | 5.0 in | 14 |
| June | 79°F | 65°F | 3.1 in | 9 |
| July | 83°F | 70°F | 2.0 in | 7 |
| August | 84°F | 69°F | 2.9 in | 7 |
| September | 75°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 9 |
| October | 66°F | 54°F | 4.0 in | 10 |
| November | 55°F | 44°F | 4.0 in | 9 |
| December | 47°F | 36°F | 2.4 in | 7 |
Getting around
All transportation from cruise pier or within Venice relies on foot through narrow streets and water buses (vaporetti), as there are no cars in the city.
What to eat
Murano is filled with quaint shops and restaurants; local cuisine reflects Venice's lagoon location.
Tips
Purchase an acqua alta (high water) map at tourist offices to navigate flooded streets during winter months when flooding occurs at irregular intervals.
Best for
Romantic charm, Renaissance history
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