CLIMATE OF VENICE

Italy experiences regional variation in climate, although it has largely temperate climate. In summer the climate in southern parts of Italy falls under dry heat whereas the northern parts constitute warm climate along with occasional rainfall. At the same time the central region is stifled by humidity.
In winter Venice, Milan and Turin are dominated by cold, damp and fog while in Tuscany it’s approaching freezing. In south of the country, temperature averages about 50°-60°F (10°-20°C). Spring and autumn experiences good weather. Weather between June and September is attracting when the sea is also warm enough for swimming. These months also provide the best time to walk in the Alps. The skiing could be enjoyed between Decembers to April.
Venice as a part of Italy also faces the variation in its climate. During wintertime Venice is chilled by mist, giving the city a mysterious appearance when the temperature reaches to about 36 °F (2.2°C). In summer the weather is hot when the temperature reach to 96° F but the average daytime temperature is about 75 ° - 80° F. The high humidity causes the obscuring the Alps view across the lagoon. During July the average temperature is around 81°F.
The city enjoys its best time in spring (April-May) & autumn (Sept.-Oct.) when the weather is pleasant with clear, bright light, and the heat of southerly sirocco is exhausting, also giving a relief from mosquitoes.
Special concentration should be given on flooding that occurs in Venice during the fall & winter months, especially during month of November. In other months also flooding occurs but it become normal as the water soon settles down. Annual rainfall here averages about 33.6 inches (854 mm). In May and June average rainfall is about 6.5 inches (168 ml) while in October and November average rainfall is about 7 inches (185 mm).
High tide may exceed ground level causing the typical phenomenon called “Aqua Alta “. In this phenomenon salty water pours in streets and squares of Venice in sometimes of the year. It may occur from in October to January. It doesn’t last all the days but peaks may be in early morning or in the evening. Usually it is just a few cms. It doesn’t cause damages unless reaches extraordinary level (that happened in 1966 and also in 2002), otherwise one can enjoy walking on wooden temporary “walkways”. It is always a unique experience.
Whatever is the weather but a feeling of coldness is always there in temperature of Venice as the city is surrounded with water, which led to humidity in the hot weather. Thus, Venice climate gives a great relief not only to the body but mind also. One could feel fresh and comfortable to restore energy due to its pleasant climate.