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Lake Garda in December
what's the weather like?

December is a difficult time — June offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 45.65°N 10.68°E
10°CMax temperature
24%Rainy days
7.0hSunshine / day

Lake Garda weather in December

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
5°C – 10°C
🌧 Rainy days
24% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.5/10)

Should you visit Lake Garda in December?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.

❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 24%
🌡 Temperature : ██░░░░░░░░ 10°C
☀️ Sunshine : █████░░░░░ 7.0h/d

Our take: December is a difficult time for Lake Garda. June (8.5/10) is much more favourable.

Lake Garda in December by trip type

What to expect in December

🎯 Quiet period for families — fewer crowds but limited outdoor activities Winter in Lake Garda is cool (10°C during the day). Days are short (7.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.

All months for Lake Garda

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌫️ January3°C9°C22%1.87.5h5.0/10
🌫️ February4°C11°C26%2.68.7h5.5/10
⛅ March6°C14°C30%2.410.2h6.9/10
🌤️ April10°C18°C36%2.911.7h7.2/10
🌦️ May14°C21°C56%5.212.1h7.2/10
🌤️ June19°C27°C37%3.213.7h8.5/10
🌤️ July22°C29°C37%2.813.4h8.3/10
🌤️ August22°C29°C36%3.012.6h8.2/10
🌤️ September18°C24°C36%3.810.8h7.7/10
🌤️ October14°C19°C33%3.79.2h7.1/10
⛅ November9°C13°C36%3.87.3h4.9/10
🌫️ December5°C10°C24%2.27.0h4.9/10
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 December, Lake Garda averages 10°C, 24% rainy days and 7.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.9/10. See methodology →

December vs June (best month)

The best month is June (score 8.5/10). Difference:

FAQ — Lake Garda in December

Is December a good time to visit Lake Garda?
December is not recommended for Lake Garda (score 4.9/10). With 24% rainy days and 7.0h of sunshine, consider June (8.5/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Lake Garda in December?
It's cool with 10°C daytime and 5°C at night. 7.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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