🇫🇷 Paris vs Venice 🇮🇹

Paris, France vs Venice, Italy — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Venice is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Venice is drier, with roughly 29 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇫🇷 Paris🇮🇹 Venice
Avg annual high16°C18°C
Hottest monthJuly (25°C)July (28°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)January (0°C low)
Rainy days / year11485
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberMay, September, October

🇫🇷 Paris

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).

🇮🇹 Venice

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (28°C), coldest lows in January (0°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Paris or Venice warmer?

Venice is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Paris or Venice?

Paris is rainier — Venice sees about 29 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Paris vs Venice?

Paris is best around May, June, September; Venice is best around May, September, October.

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