Weather in Venice in February

How February compares

February is the 10th warmest month of the year in Venice and ranks 126th of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Italy it is 16th of 16 (Italy in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Venice is 0.8°C warmer by day and 0.0°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in Venice peaks at 8.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 11.9°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 2.0°C; one night in ten drops to -1.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 16.8°C (2019-02-27) and the coldest night -6.5°C (1991-02-07).

Rain in February

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 62 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2014 with 256 mm, the driest 1998 with 6 mm. Humidity averages 78%.

Sea temperature in February

The sea averages 8.3°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 7.2°C to 9.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.9°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:14 and sets about 17:36 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 57%.

Is February a good time to visit Venice?

February is not the strongest month here: cool days. The best months for Venice on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.

Pack for cold evenings, not just cool afternoons

The main catch is the drop in temperature after daytime outings. A warm coat, layers, gloves and shoes you can comfortably walk in are sensible choices; keep your evening plans flexible if you dislike the cold. Warmer days can reach around 12°C, but that is still jacket weather rather than a reason to pack light. At the colder end, nights can fall to -1.5°C or lower, so the average does not rule out freezing conditions. February works best if you enjoy a winter city break on its own terms. If warmth is central to the trip, June, July or August are better months to consider.

Use the daylight and leave room for rain

There are about 7 rainy days in February, so rain is something to plan around rather than a reason to rule the month out. Bring a waterproof outer layer and footwear that can cope with wet conditions, and avoid making every part of your day dependent on dry weather. Sunshine averages about 4.4 hours within 10.2 hours of daylight: there is useful time for outdoor plans, but do not expect clear skies throughout. Give walks priority when conditions are dry and comfortable, with indoor breaks available when they are not. A flexible schedule makes more sense than a tightly packed outdoor itinerary.