Venice, Italy: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Canals and palaces, with the Lido beach nearby. Best for: couples, culture lovers.
The best months for vitamin D in Venice are June to September, when a full dose takes about 8 minutes at midday. Too cool from October to May.
Venice month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 0.0 h | 1.7 | – | 8°C | 7/30 |
| February | Too cold | 1.4 h | 2.2 | – | 11°C | 10/30 |
| March | Too cold | 3.2 h | 3.3 | 16 min | 14°C | 14/30 |
| April | Too cold | 6.4 h | 5.2 | 10 min | 18°C | 8/30 |
| May | Too cold | 6.8 h | 5.6 | 10 min | 22°C | 12/30 |
| June | Excellent | 8.7 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 26°C | 7/30 |
| July | Excellent | 8.8 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 31°C | 4/30 |
| August | Good | 8.1 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 31°C | 5/30 |
| September | Good | 4.9 h | 4.4 | 12 min | 24°C | 10/30 |
| October | Too cold | 1.6 h | 2.4 | – | 19°C | 11/30 |
| November | Too cold | 0.5 h | 2.1 | – | 13°C | 3/30 |
| December | Too cold | 0.0 h | 1.5 | – | 9°C | 4/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Venice
Canals and palaces, with the Lido beach nearby. Very hot summers in the south and crowded beaches in August, when Italians take their holiday. Beach clubs rent sunbeds, and many beaches charge. Spring and early autumn are comfortable.
In Venice afternoon highs average from 8°C in January to 31°C in August. The wettest month is March (about 14 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is November (3). Midday UV peaks at 6.8 in June.
One of the most beautiful cities in Italy, known for its history, art, and of course its world-famous canals (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Questions about Venice
When is the best time to visit Venice for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Venice are June to September, when a full dose takes about 8 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Venice?
Afternoon highs average from 8°C in January to 31°C in August. The wettest month is March, with about 14 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Venice?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from October to May.