Palazzo dei Camerlenghi

Palazzo dei Camerlenghi is a historic palace on the south bank of the Grand Canal in Venice, located beside the Rialto Bridge. It functioned as the offices of the Camerlenghi, the treasury magistrates of the Venetian Republic.

The building’s pale stone façade faces the canal and is readily visible from the Rialto Bridge and the surrounding market area. Its role was administrative rather than residential, housing financial offices and records for the republic.

The palace dates from the late medieval and Renaissance periods and its location at the commercial heart of Venice reflects its historical function tied to trade and revenue collection.

It sits in central Venice at the Rialto, one of the city’s busiest historic nodes on the Grand Canal.

Rialto location and function: Located immediately beside the Rialto Bridge, the palace served as the seat and offices of the Camerlenghi, Venice's financial magistrates during the Republic.

What to See #

Grand Canal façade: The façade faces the Grand Canal close to the Rialto area and is visible from the busy commercial bridge and nearby canal-side walkways.
Former offices: Historically the building contained the offices and financial records of the Camerlenghi, the officials in charge of the Republic of Venice's treasury and finances.

How to Get to Palazzo dei Camerlenghi #

Palazzo dei Camerlenghi is on the Grand Canal beside the Rialto Bridge in central Venice. From Venezia Santa Lucia station it is a 10-15 minute walk or one vaporetto stop (Line 1 or 2) to Rialto. The area is pedestrian-only; expect crowded foot traffic in high season.

Tips for Visiting Palazzo dei Camerlenghi #

Visit early in the morning to catch the Rialto market in action and then see the palace without the midday crowds.
The façade is best appreciated from the Rialto Bridge - photographers should time visits for soft light.
The palace houses offices and is not always open to the public; look for temporary exhibitions or open-house cultural events.

Best Time to Visit Palazzo dei Camerlenghi #

Spring and autumn balance weather, sightseeing, and local activity around the Rialto area.

Spring

Apr-Jun · 12-22°C (54-72°F)

Milder weather and active markets make the surrounding Rialto area lively without midsummer heat.

Autumn

Sep-Nov · 15-20°C (59-68°F)

Water levels can be higher (acqua alta in late autumn/winter) but crowds thin out.

Weather & Climate near Palazzo dei Camerlenghi #

Climate

Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (760 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 57 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustSeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

36°

Warmest Month

-5°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

0° – 6°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

54 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.0h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

1° – 8°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

5° – 12°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

8° – 16°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

13° – 21°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

64 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

14.7h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

17° – 25°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

76 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

15.4h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

19° – 28°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

15.1h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

18° – 28°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

66 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

High

13.9h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

15° – 23°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

71 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 88 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 18°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

88 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

5° – 11°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

64 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

1° – 7°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

58 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.6h daylight

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