Venice · March
Low seasonItaly · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 8° (46°)3– (37–)12 (54) | 10° (50°)4– (39–)14 (57) | 14° (57°)8– (46–)20 (68) | 18° (64°)12– (54–)23 (73) | 22° (72°)15– (59–)27 (81) | 27° (81°)21– (70–)32 (90) | 29° (84°)24– (75–)33 (91) | 29° (84°)23– (73–)34 (93) | 25° (77°)18– (64–)29 (84) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)24 (75) | 13° (55°)7– (45–)18 (64) | 9° (48°)2– (36–)13 (55) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 1° (34°)-4– (25–)7 (45) | 3° (37°)-3– (27–)7 (45) | 6° (43°)0– (32–)10 (50) | 10° (50°)5– (41–)15 (59) | 15° (59°)10– (50–)18 (64) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)23 (73) | 21° (70°)16– (61–)25 (77) | 20° (68°)15– (59–)24 (75) | 17° (63°)12– (54–)21 (70) | 12° (54°)5– (41–)17 (63) | 7° (45°)0– (32–)13 (55) | 2° (36°)-3– (27–)7 (45) |
☀️Sunshine | 4h UV 3 | 5h UV 4 | 7h UV 6 | 7h UV 7 | 6h UV 7 | 8h UV 8 | 9h UV 8 | 8h UV 7 | 7h UV 6 | 6h UV 4 | 5h UV 3 | 4h UV 3 |
🌊Water Temp | 12° (54°) | 11° (52°) | 12° (54°) | 15° (59°) | 19° (66°) | 22° (72°) | 25° (77°) | 26° (79°) | 24° (75°) | 20° (68°) | 17° (63°) | 14° (57°) |
🌧Rain Days | 4d54mm (2.1") | 4d68mm (2.7") | 5d78mm (3.1") | 6d62mm (2.4") | 7d100mm (3.9") | 4d75mm (2.9") | 5d62mm (2.4") | 5d70mm (2.8") | 5d81mm (3.2") | 5d69mm (2.7") | 5d76mm (3.0") | 5d56mm (2.2") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
March in Venice at 14°C (57°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, and September.
Temperatures reach a maximum of 14°C (57°F) during the day and drop to 6°C (43°F) at night — warm layers recommended. Peaks reach around 20°C (68°F), the coldest nights around 0°C (32°F). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 5 rain days with 78 mm (3.1 in) total. At 12°C (54°F), the water is still quite cool in March — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Packing list for Venice in March
- Warm jacket
- Jumpers and warm layers
- Long trousers
- Warm shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is March a good time to visit Venice?
- March is not an optimal month for Venice (Score: 56/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Venice in March?
- In March, Venice sees daily highs of 14°C (57°F). Nights cool to 6°C (43°F), with a daily average of 10°C (50°F). Peaks reach around 20°C (68°F), the coldest nights around 0°C (32°F).
- How much rain falls in Venice in March?
- In March, Venice receives an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain over 5 rain days. The rain falls on few days, but heavily.
- How many sunshine hours does Venice get in March?
- Venice averages 7 sunshine hours per day in March — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Venice in March?
- Water temperature in Venice in March averages 12°C (54°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.