01Weather
Venice weather in February
Afternoons in February average 10.2 °C (50 °F) and nights cool to 3.2 °C (38 °F). The month brings about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain spread over roughly 7 days. Compared with January it is 2.6 °C warmer; March is 3.2 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical February | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 13 °C / 55 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 7 °C / 45 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | -1 °C / 30 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 5.7 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 22 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest February day 2016–2025 | 22.0 °C / -4.5 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 February | 07:31 | 17:17 | 9.8 h |
| 15 February | 07:12 | 17:37 | 10.4 h |
| 28 February | 06:50 | 17:55 | 11.1 h |
Daylight grows by about 78 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Rome).
03Crowds
How busy Venice is in February
very busy The main sights are very busy in February. What drives it:
- Carnival in the two weeks before Lent
- masked balls
- hotels sell out
04Public holidays
Public holidays in February 2027
No public holidays in Italy fall in February, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Venice in February
Every year in February
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Carnevale di Venezia | two weeks before Lent, February or early March | festival |
07Packing
What to pack for Venice in February
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella for occasional showers
- gloves: frost on about 6 mornings
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
February is Carnival, with afternoons around 9 °C and the two weeks before Lent bringing masks, costumes, balls and the year's densest crowds in the Piazza, with the Flight of the Angel from the Campanile on the first Sunday and hotels at their highest prices. Outside those two weeks, February is cold, quiet and good value. The last weekend of Carnival is the most crowded. Rain falls on about five days.
The Carnival balls at the palazzi sell out months ahead at hundreds of euros. The Rialto market and the Cannaregio bacari are the local Carnival. Acqua alta is still possible. Daylight passes ten and a half hours by month-end. For the calm after Carnival and the first mild days, see March.
09Compare
Venice month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8 °C | 1 °C | 5 | – | quiet | Good |
| February | 10 °C | 3 °C | 7 | – | very busy | Mixed |
| March | 13 °C | 6 °C | 6 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 17 °C | 10 °C | 7 | – | busy | Excellent |
| May | 21 °C | 14 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| June | 27 °C | 19 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| July | 29 °C | 21 °C | 7 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 29 °C | 20 °C | 6 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 24 °C | 16 °C | 7 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 19 °C | 12 °C | 6 | – | busy | Excellent |
| November | 13 °C | 6 °C | 8 | – | quiet | Good |
| December | 9 °C | 2 °C | 6 | – | moderate | Good |
Not sure about February? See the best time to visit Venice.
10Elsewhere
February in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Rome in February | 15 °C | 9 |
| Prague in February | 7 °C | 7 |
| Budapest in February | 8 °C | 12 |
| Paris in February | 10 °C | 11 |
| Barcelona in February | 16 °C | 4 |
| Amsterdam in February | 8 °C | 12 |
11FAQ
Venice in February: your questions
Is February a good time to visit Venice?
February is a reasonable month with trade-offs to visit Venice. Daytime highs average 10 °C (50 °F), rain falls on about 7 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are very busy.
What is the weather like in Venice in February?
Expect cool days around 10 °C (50 °F) and nights near 3 °C (38 °F). One February in ten brings afternoons above 13 °C, and one in ten stays below 7 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Venice in February?
February brings about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over roughly 7 days, which is fairly dry by Venice standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 22 percent.
What should I wear in Venice in February?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Venice crowded in February?
The main sights are very busy in February. Main drivers: Carnival in the two weeks before Lent; masked balls; hotels sell out.
What time does it get dark in Venice in February?
Around the middle of February the sun sets at about 17:37 and rises at 07:12, giving 10.4 hours of daylight.