January in Venice averages highs of 8 °C (46 °F) and lows of 1 °C (33 °F), with about 5 rainy days and 9 h 05 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 10 °C (50 °F).
January weather in Venice at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is January a good time to visit Venice?
Tough month: cold and some rain. January 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 January 2026
- Thu 1 Jan: New Year's Day (Capodanno) public holiday
- Tue 6 Jan: Epiphany (Epifania) public holiday
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 January
With cold days in January, here are the indoor picks first, then the outdoor ones for drier spells.
- 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
- Grand Canal by vaporetto — line 1 end to end outdoors
- Rialto Market — mornings, closed Sundays outdoors
- Murano and Burano — half-day by boat outdoors
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 January
- A warm winter coat, hat and gloves: it rarely gets above 8 °C (46 °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. January is usually low season in Venice: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
January in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 11° / 2° | 9 | Tough month |
| Munich | 4° / -3° | 12 | Tough month |
| Rome | 12° / 4° | 8 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is January a good time to visit Venice?
By the numbers, January is a tough month: cold and some rain, with average highs of 8 °C (46 °F) and about 5 rainy days. January 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 January?
Average highs are 8 °C (46 °F) and lows 1 °C (33 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 10 °C (50 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Venice in January?
Expect about 5 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 52 mm in total. It is the 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.