Venice weather in January (Veneto, Italy)

Can you expect sunny skies in Venice in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, Venice usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 9°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 4°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Venice in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 81 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Venice. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Venice climate page with graphs.

 

Venice, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 81 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 29%  

Where to go in Italy in January

Find out more about the weather in Italy and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Venice.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Italy? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Italy. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.