Venice has very distinct seasons which offer unique appeal to visitors throughout the year. Temperatures will range from 30° C (80° F) in summer, when the lagoon cools the city and the lagoon sparkles. Through to the mild mists of Autumn when the canals and streets take on a special atmosphere. To near freezing in January, when snow fall and the city hybernates, awaiting Carnival and the coming of Spring when the city bursts into life.

Acqua Alta (High Tides)

Generally Venice only has Acqua Alta in Autumn and Winter when some streets and squares flood. The city is well prepared with pedestrian routes equipped with special footbridges to avoid the high water and to reach the main parts of Venice. A 48 hours tidal forecast is supplied by the city of Venice authorities and shows the expected levels of the high tide each day.
Less than 80 cms is a normal tide with no flooding. A tide above 100cm will cause minor flooding, whilst tides above 120 cm will begin to cause extensive flooding.