San Zaccaria, Venice

San Zaccaria is a church on the waterfront at the eastern end of the Piazza San Marco in Venice, adjacent to the lagoon. The building combines Gothic and Renaissance features and is notable for its interior artworks and cloister connection to a former Benedictine convent.

Inside, visitors encounter significant Renaissance paintings and decorative programs, with the altarpiece by Giovanni Bellini among the most important works on display. The church’s layout includes a high altar, side chapels and a quiet cloistered area that reflects its monastic origins.

San Zaccaria was historically associated with a Benedictine convent and has undergone reconstructions in later medieval and Renaissance periods, producing the mix of architectural styles visible today.

The church sits on Venice’s central waterfront, a brief walk east from St. Mark’s Basilica and adjacent to the lagoon.

Bellini altarpiece: the church houses the famous 1505 altarpiece by Giovanni Bellini, a major Renaissance work that is a principal attraction for art visitors.

How to Get to San Zaccaria, Venice #

San Zaccaria church is adjacent to the San Zaccaria vaporetto stop on the Riva degli Schiavoni, a short stroll from St. Mark’s Square. Take ACTV vaporetto line 1 or line 2 and disembark at San Zaccaria - the church is 1-2 minutes on foot from the stop.

Venice is car-free: arrive at Piazzale Roma and continue by vaporetto, water taxi, or on foot.

Tips for Visiting San Zaccaria, Venice #

Go early in the day before the St. Mark's area fills up - San Zaccaria is a short walk from Piazza San Marco and is much calmer first thing in the morning.
Approach the church from the waterfront side for better photos of the façade and to avoid the main tourist flow from the piazza.
Look for Giovanni Bellini's San Zaccaria altarpiece inside - it's one of the church's highlights and is often missed by visitors who only glance at the interior.

Best Time to Visit San Zaccaria, Venice #

Visit in the shoulder seasons (spring or early autumn) to avoid the heaviest tourist crowds while still enjoying mild weather.

Shoulder seasons (best for fewer crowds)

April-June, September-October · 8 to 22 °C

Milder weather and reduced cruise/tourist flows make visiting the church more pleasant and less crowded.

High season (busy)

July-August · 18 to 28 °C

Venice is busiest with tourists and cruise passengers; interior of the church can be congested, especially midday.

Off‑season (quiet, cooler)

November-February · 0 to 10 °C

Fewer visitors and lower temperatures; some nearby attractions may have reduced hours, but the church itself is typically much quieter.

Weather & Climate near San Zaccaria, 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 (754 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

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 (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

1° – 8°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

46 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

4° – 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 (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

17° – 25°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

75 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 (65 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

18° – 28°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

65 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 (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

15° – 23°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

70 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 87 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 18°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

87 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 (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

1° – 7°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

57 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.6h daylight

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