San Rocco, Venice

Museum Church and confraternity complex famed for Tintoretto cycle

In Venice’s San Rocco quarter, the area draws art lovers to the Scuola Grande di San Rocco and its Tintoretto paintings, along with narrow canals and local bacari.

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San Rocco, Venice
45.4366, 12.3253
Free (donations welcomed; some concerts may charge)

How to Get to San Rocco, Venice #

Situated near the Scuola Grande di San Rocco in the San Polo district; reachable by vaporetto lines stopping at nearby San Silvestro or Rialto, then a short walk.

Tips for Visiting San Rocco, Venice #

  • Arrive for an evening concert if possible-acoustics in Venetian churches are often superb and performances reveal different uses of the space.
  • Explore the side chapels for small artworks and plaques that tell local stories.

Best Time to Visit San Rocco, Venice #

Shoulder seasons are ideal for quieter church visits and comfortable walking in Venice.

Spring & Autumn
April-June, September-October · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Good weather for walking Venice's sestieri and fewer tourists than mid-summer.

Weather & Climate near San Rocco, Venice #

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 (765 mm/year).

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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