At a glance
| Metric | Rome | Venice |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 34°C | 29°C |
| Coldest month low | 4°C | 1°C |
| Annual rainfall | 908 mm | 978 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10.1 h/day | 9.2 h/day |
| Best months | February–May & September–October | June & September–October |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Rome | Venice | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8 · Fair | 3.8 · Poor | Rome |
| February | 8.5 · Excellent | 6.0 · Fair | Rome |
| March | 8.7 · Excellent | 7.2 · Good | Rome |
| April | 9.2 · Excellent | 8.5 · Excellent | Rome |
| May | 8.7 · Excellent | 8.2 · Good | Rome |
| June | 8.0 · Good | 9.7 · Excellent | Venice |
| July | 5.3 · Fair | 8.5 · Excellent | Venice |
| August | 5.6 · Fair | 8.4 · Good | Venice |
| September | 8.9 · Excellent | 9.4 · Excellent | Venice |
| October | 9.0 · Excellent | 9.2 · Excellent | Venice |
| November | 7.8 · Good | 6.1 · Fair | Rome |
| December | 6.2 · Fair | 3.6 · Poor | Rome |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Rome or Venice?
Rome has the better travel weather in 7 of 12 months, versus 5 for Venice — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
The best months to visit Rome are February–May & September–October, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Venice?
The best months to visit Venice are June & September–October, based on six years of climate data.
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