Lake Garda, ItalyQuick decision
When to visit Lake Garda?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
19°C–27°C in June
🌧 Least rain
37% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
November (36%)
📅 Best score
8.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Sailing & Water SportsMay–September — constant wind, windsurfing in Torbole and sailing.
SirmioneYear-round — Scaliger castle, Grotte di Catullo and thermal baths.
Wine & FoodYear-round — Lugana, Bardolino olive oil and lake cuisine.
HikingApril–October — Monte Baldo (cable car), panoramic trails.
FamilyJune–August — Gardaland, beaches and ferry-accessible villages.
Monthly climate data
Lake Garda weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 3°C | 9°C | 22% | 1.8 | 7.5h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 4°C | 11°C | 26% | 2.6 | 8.7h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ March | 6°C | 14°C | 30% | 2.4 | 10.2h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 10°C | 18°C | 36% | 2.9 | 11.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 14°C | 21°C | 56% | 5.2 | 12.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 19°C | 27°C | 37% | 3.2 | 13.7h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 22°C | 29°C | 37% | 2.8 | 13.4h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 22°C | 29°C | 36% | 3.0 | 12.6h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 18°C | 24°C | 36% | 3.8 | 10.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 14°C | 19°C | 33% | 3.7 | 9.2h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ November | 9°C | 13°C | 36% | 3.8 | 7.3h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 5°C | 10°C | 24% | 2.2 | 7.0h | 4.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 18°C, 41% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 28°C, 37% rainy days, 13.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 19°C, 35% rainy days, 9.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 10°C, 24% rainy days, 7.7h sunshine/day. Score: 5.1/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 37% rainy days and 27°C.
November is the wettest month with 36% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.1/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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