The Climate of Venice

So when traveling, the most frequently asked question is what kind of weather am I going to encounter?  This determines what to pack, what activities you do, and when you'd like to travel to that place.  So I decided to apply what I learned about climate and weather in my Geography class and apply that to Venice.

According to the Koppen Climate Classification, Venice is in a region classified as a Humid Subtropical Climate.  What this means is Venice will have cool winters and very warm summers.  The yearly precipitation is spread evenly throughout the year.  

The above picture shows the average rainfall and average daily 

maximum and minimum temperatures of Venice, Italy.  As you can

see, there is a small range in temperatures year round.

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Some reasons for these mild flux in temperatures could be due to Venice being at sea level and its continentality.  The continentality of Venice plays a key role in its small flux in temperatures from winter to summer because areas closer to water typically have more cloud development keeping the area hotter and more mild in temperature year round.

Above is showing sailboats in the lagoon in Venice with a dark cloud coverage.

Clouds are a way to keep UV rays trapped and therefore making a warmer 

temperature.

http://www.gadling.com/2012/06/29/inside-the-s-pellegrino-cooking-cup-in-venice-italy/

And let's not also overlook the fact that Venice it located right next to the ocean.  Since land is less opaque than water, it heats up faster, but cools down slower so be careful when you decide to take a dip in the water.  I would suggest sometime around one or two in the afternoon for the warmest water.

Venice remains a hot spot for tourism for its architecture, history, and art.  But also, the climate remains very stable throughout the year making it a great destination year round.