February in Venice averages highs of 10 °C (50 °F) and lows of 3 °C (37 °F), with about 6 rainy days and 10 h 19 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 9 °C (48 °F).
February weather in Venice at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is February a good time to visit Venice?
Tough month: cold and some rain. February is usually low season in Venice: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in February 2026
- Carnival: masks and events through mid-February, ending on Shrove Tuesday, 17 February 2026 event
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Venice in February
February's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Grand Canal by vaporetto — line 1 end to end outdoors
- Rialto Market — mornings, closed Sundays outdoors
- Murano and Burano — half-day by boat outdoors
- St Mark's Basilica and Square — book a skip-the-line slot indoors
- Doge's Palace — Bridge of Sighs from inside indoors
- Gallerie dell'Accademia indoors
Where to stay: San Marco or San Polo to be in the centre; Cannaregio for value and evenings; Dorsoduro for quiet.
What to pack for Venice in February
- A warm jacket and layers; evenings drop to around 3 °C (37 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Venice costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €70–160 | €200–420 |
Excluding flights. February is usually low season in Venice: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
February in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 13° / 3° | 9 | Tough month |
| Munich | 7° / -2° | 9 | Tough month |
| Rome | 14° / 5° | 7 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is February a good time to visit Venice?
By the numbers, February is a tough month: cold and some rain, with average highs of 10 °C (50 °F) and about 6 rainy days. February is usually low season in Venice: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are June, September, October.
How warm is Venice in February?
Average highs are 10 °C (50 °F) and lows 3 °C (37 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 9 °C (48 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Venice in February?
Expect about 6 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 67 mm in total. It is the 5th driest month of the year in Venice.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.