San Giacomo in Paludo Island
Venetian island historically used for monastery and cemetery
Tiny island in the Venetian lagoon reached by private boat; visited by birdwatchers, kayakers and those tracing lagoon history-expect ruins, marshes and quiet boat access rather than tourist facilities.
San Giacomo in Paludo at a Glance#
Address: San Giacomo in Paludo, Venetian Lagoon, Veneto, Italy
Hours: No official hours (island in Venice lagoon)
Admission: Free to view externally; access by private boat or lagoon water taxi
How to Get to San Giacomo in Paludo#
Accessible only by private boat or guided lagoon tours from Venice or nearby islands (Murano, Burano). Public vaporetto routes do not usually stop here; coordinate with a lagoon boat operator for visits.
Tips for Visiting San Giacomo in Paludo#
- Combine a visit with a boat trip around Venice's northern lagoon for context-many operators include San Giacomo in Paludo on private routes.
- Check tide and water taxi schedules; the lagoon's shallow channels change with seasons and maintenance works.
- Respect private properties; some buildings on the island have limited access and parts may be fenced.
Best Time to Visit San Giacomo in Paludo#
Best in spring or early autumn for comfortable boating and fewer crowds; monitor lagoon conditions for tidal floods (acqua alta).
Weather & Climate near San Giacomo in Paludo#
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (744 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 6° | 1° | 53 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| February | Acceptable | 1° - 8° | 3° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Good | 4° - 12° | 7° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.5 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.7h |
| June | Excellent | 16° - 25° | 21° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.4h |
| July | Excellent | 19° - 28° | 23° | 56 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Excellent | 18° - 28° | 23° | 65 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.9h |
| September | Excellent | 15° - 24° | 19° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 1.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.8h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 7° | 67 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 7° | 2° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
