Lake Garda · SummerMonth summary
Lake Garda weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
22°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lake Garda in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.
❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.
Our take: Lake Garda in August: 29°C and 12.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Lake Garda in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Good hiking window — mild temperatures (29°C) and uncrowded trails Summer in Lake Garda brings pleasant temperatures (29°C) and long sunny days (12.6h of sunshine). Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (8.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Lake Garda averages 29°C, 36% rainy days and 12.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lake Garda in August
Is August a good time to visit Lake Garda?
August is an excellent time to visit Lake Garda (score 8.2/10). With 29°C, 12.6h of sunshine and 36% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Lake Garda in August?
With 29°C and 12.6h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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