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Lake Garda, Italy · Temperate

Lake Garda in September: go or not?

Excellent time. Lake Garda in September scores 8.1/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 45.65°N · 10.68°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Lake Garda · September
8.1
18–24°
Temperature
22%
Rain
6h
Sun
🏛️ Heritage🌦️ Moderate rain
Photo : Rasmus Andersen via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in September

Autumn in Lake Garda is often underrated: 24°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (22% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.7/10) remains theoretically better.

September ranks 4 out of 12 months in Lake Garda. Compared to August: −5°C daytime, −1.1h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in September

UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
16°
Daylight
12.3h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 30
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Is September the right month?

The best month in Lake Garda is July (8.7/10), 0.6 pt higher than September.

See July →See all 12 months →
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Italy

🗣️LanguageItalian
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trendData unavailable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 29°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 9°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 29%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Lake Garda ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Italy
Temperate climate with a 8.7 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
45.65°N · 10.68°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Lake Garda?
July is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 22.0°C lows, 7.9h of sunshine and 17.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Lake Garda get in July?
Lake Garda averages 7.9 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Lake Garda?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Lake Garda in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 22.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Lake Garda good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Lake Garda scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.3/10.
When should you avoid Lake Garda?
January is the most difficult month to visit Lake Garda, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Lake Garda in September?
The average UV index reaches 4 in September in Lake Garda (moderate), with about 12.3h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.