Italy Venice Weather in January — Climate Guide
January in Venice is moderate
January is moderate for Venice.
Lowest crowds outside Carnevale weeks. Fog + flooding possible. Heritage cicchetti bars + museums ideal.
Travel score
Venice January Weather Stats
Avg High
7°C
Avg Low
0°C
Rainy Days
8
55mm total
Sunshine
3h
Daily avg
Humidity
80%
humid
UV Index
1
Low
Wind
9 km/h
Gusts 25
Sea Temp
8°C
no swimming
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
January Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
25 μg/m³
PM10
45 μg/m³
Status
moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
5°C
Nighttime
-2°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
9 km/h
Max gust 25 km/h
Activities Recommended for January
January Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Lowest crowds
- Hotels 30-50% off
- No museum queues
Cons
- 7/0°C cold + foggy
- Acqua alta flooding possible
- Some restaurants close 'ferie'
- Sunset 17:00
January Events & Festivals
- New Year + Epiphany (Jan 6)
- Acqua alta possible
Venice in January — Full Picture
Lowest crowds outside Carnevale weeks. Fog + flooding possible. Heritage cicchetti bars + museums ideal.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cold + foggy + acqua alta risk. Heavy coat + scarf + waterproof boots.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
17.3°C
8°C
8.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
27°C
18°C
7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
18°C
10.7°C
9.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current8°C
0.7°C
8/mo
Venice Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7° | 0° | 8d·55mm | 3h | 80% | 1 | Quiet | Shoulder | |
| 9° | 1° | 7d·50mm | 4h | 75% | 2 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 13° | 4° | 8d·60mm | 5h | 70% | 3 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| April (Best) | 17° | 8° | 9d·70mm | 6h | 65% | 4 | Busy | Peak |
| May (Best) | 22° | 12° | 8d·65mm | 7h | 65% | 6 | Very busy | Peak |
| June (Best) | 25° | 16° | 8d·65mm | 9h | 65% | 7 | Very busy | Peak |
| 28° | 19° | 6d·50mm | 10h | 65% | 8 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 28° | 19° | 7d·65mm | 9h | 65% | 7 | Very busy | Peak | |
| September (Best) | 24° | 15° | 8d·80mm | 7h | 70% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| 18° | 11° | 9d·90mm | 5h | 75% | 3 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 12° | 6° | 11d·100mm | 2h | 80% | 1 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 8° | 1° | 9d·65mm | 3h | 80% | 1 | Busy | Peak |
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Venice January Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is January a good time to visit Venice?
Venice in January is moderate. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Venice in January?
Venice January averages a high of 7°C and a low of 0°C.
Does it rain much in Venice in January?
Venice January averages 55mm of rainfall over about 8 rainy days.
What should I wear in Venice in January?
Cold + foggy + acqua alta risk. Heavy coat + scarf + waterproof boots.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Venice in January?
Venice January sunrise is 07:45 and sunset is 17:00, with 9h 15min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Venice in January?
Venice January air quality (AQI) averages 65, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 25μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Venice in January?
In January, Venice is great for Doge's Palace + St Mark's no queues, Cicchetti bars, Acqua Alta Bookstore.
Is January peak season in Venice?
Venice January crowds are quiet and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.