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 at a Glance#

Admission: 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).

Air Quality: AQI 57 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 0° - 6° 2° 54 mm overcast 80% 1.8 m/s 0.1 low 9.0h
February Acceptable 1° - 8° 3° 47 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.0 m/s 0.3 low 10.2h
March Good 5° - 12° 7° 49 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 8° - 16° 12° 66 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.5 m/s 1.0 moderate 13.4h
May Very Good 13° - 21° 17° 65 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.2 m/s 1.4 high 14.7h
June Very Good 17° - 25° 21° 77 mm partly cloudy 69% 2.1 m/s 1.7 very high 15.4h
July Excellent 19° - 28° 23° 58 mm mostly sunny 64% 2.0 m/s 1.8 very high 15.1h
August Excellent 18° - 28° 23° 67 mm mostly sunny 64% 1.9 m/s 1.5 high 13.9h
September Excellent 15° - 23° 19° 71 mm partly cloudy 68% 1.9 m/s 0.9 moderate 12.4h
October Good 10° - 18° 14° 89 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.0 m/s 0.5 low 10.8h
November Acceptable 5° - 11° 7° 64 mm overcast 80% 1.9 m/s 0.2 low 9.4h
December Acceptable 1° - 7° 2° 58 mm partly cloudy 79% 1.8 m/s 0.1 low 8.6h

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