Palazzo Giustinian (Dorsoduro) Palace

Historic Venetian palazzo in Dorsoduro district beside the canal

Dorsoduro's Palazzo Giustinian fronts the Grand Canal near the Accademia; its façades date to Venice's Renaissance. Visitors admire canal‑side architecture and cross to nearby museums and galleries.

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Address
45.4345, 12.3266

How to Get to Palazzo Giustinian (Dorsoduro)#

Palazzo Giustinian in Dorsoduro is on the Zattere waterfront. The closest vaporetto stop is Zattere (served by line 2 and other local routes); from Zattere it’s a few minutes’ walk along the waterfront. From Santa Lucia station take vaporetto line 2 (towards Zattere) or walk across the Accademia bridge if you prefer - both options put you in Dorsoduro within about 15-20 minutes.

Tips for Visiting Palazzo Giustinian (Dorsoduro)#

  • Approach from the Accademia or Punta della Dogana vaporetto stops to get clear views across the Grand Canal - the canal-side perspective shows the palazzo's proportions best.
  • Interiors are often private; if you'd like access, check for occasional open-house events or guided visits run by local cultural organizations rather than assuming walk-in entry.
  • Photograph in late afternoon for warmer light on the façade and to avoid the heaviest daytime boat traffic.

Best Time to Visit Palazzo Giustinian (Dorsoduro)#

Best in spring or autumn for milder conditions and lighter crowds; winter offers the quietest experience indoors.

Spring
Mar-May · 6-20 °C
Mild weather and moderate visitor levels-pleasant for exploring Dorsoduro and museums.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 20-30 °C
Warm and busy, with peak tourist crowds in central Venice and along major canals.
Winter
Nov-Feb · 0-8 °C
Cold and quieter; good for indoor visits with far fewer tourists, though some outdoor areas can be wet.

Weather & Climate near Palazzo Giustinian (Dorsoduro)#

Climate

Palazzo Giustinian (Dorsoduro)'s climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (765 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

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
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

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
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

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
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 (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 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 (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 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 (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

77 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 (58 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 28°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

58 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 (67 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 28°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

67 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 89 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 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

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
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

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
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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