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Venice, Veneto, Italy

Venice in January

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Venice are June, July, August and September. In January, cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
5°C
Rainfall
56 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In January, Venice is typically cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 5°C with about 56mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Venice in January

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Palazzo Barzizza
Palazzo Barzizza is a restructured formerly Gothic-style palace located on the Canal Grande of Venice, adjacent to the Palazzo Giustinian Businello in the Sestiere of San Polo, Ven
Local food tour of Venice
Taste the signature dishes of Venice.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

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Venice in January: FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Venice?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Venice's best months are generally June, July, August and September.

What is the weather like in Venice in January?+

Expect average temperatures around 5°C. Rainfall averages about 56mm for the month. In short, cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Venice in January?+

Based on the typical January weather: cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Venice in January?+

Popular things to do include Palazzo Barzizza, Local food tour of Venice and Central market & street-food lunch. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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