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Venice in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Venice in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Venice, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Venice in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☀️
Sunny
🌊
Cold water
If you plan to visit Venice in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +45°F during the day and approximately 11 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 47 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Venice;

Average weather

☀️
+45°F
Avg. max. temperature
+10°F
Min.
+59°F
Max.
47 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Venice has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Venice in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Venice for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +55°F during the day to a minimum of +28°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +48°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +48°F.

Is Venice warm or cold in January?

Venice is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +46°F to +45°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +36°F to +32°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Venice, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Venice in January

Water in Venice in January is Cold. It varies from +45°F to +54°F, with an average of +49°F. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +45°F.

The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Venice are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +78°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +47°F.

Can you swim in Venice in January?

We would not recommend swimming in Venice in January, the water is very cold (+49°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Venice in January

Venice weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+46°F+45°F+48°F
Min. temperature
+12°F+10°F+16°F
Max. temperature
+61°F+59°F+72°F
Rainfall
62 mm47 mm48 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+55°F+49°F+47°F
Humidity
80%79%77%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1018 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
101111
Cloudy days
10119
Rainy days
987
Snowy days
121

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +46°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +45°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 62 mm to 47 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 10 to 11.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Venice in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Venice is gradually increasing during January, going from 0 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Venice based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 77 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Venice wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 33% chance of precipitation and 94 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 47 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Venice based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Venice.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Venice?

This is the weather in Venice in January 2023:
1 January
🌫️
+53°F
2 January
🌫️
+50°F
3 January
🌫️
+53°F
4 January
🌫️
+56°F
5 January
🌫️
+50°F
6 January
🌫️
+52°F
7 January
☁️
+52°F
8 January
🌧️
+48°F
9 January
🌧️
+51°F
10 January
☀️
+54°F
11 January
☀️
+51°F
12 January
☀️
+51°F
13 January
☀️
+47°F
14 January
☀️
+54°F
15 January
🌧️
+45°F
16 January
🌧️
+47°F
17 January
🌫️
+43°F
18 January
🌫️
+42°F
19 January
🌧️
+43°F
20 January
☀️
+45°F
21 January
☀️
+45°F
22 January
☁️
+46°F
23 January
🌧️
+48°F
24 January
☀️
+52°F
25 January
☀️
+51°F
26 January
☀️
+45°F
27 January
☀️
+44°F
28 January
☀️
+46°F
29 January
☀️
+47°F
30 January
☀️
+43°F
31 January
🌫️
+48°F
In January 2023 Venice had 14 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +48°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +43°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Venice climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Venice in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+61°F) and the highest in 2022 (+68°F). The driest year was 1983 with only 551 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 1356 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Venice in January:

Is January a good time to visit Venice?

It’s always a good time to visit Venice, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Venice in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Venice in January?

Swimming in Venice in January is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Venice rainy in January?

Venice is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Venice in January?

The amount of sunny days in Venice during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Italy

Check out the weather for other cities in Italy.

Monthly weather in Venice

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Venice, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.