What’s the climate like in the Lake Garda?
The current climate of the Lake Garda features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 8°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in the Lake Garda in recent years was 37°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in March 2018.
On average, the Lake Garda gets 665 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 16 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit the Lake Garda?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to the Lake Garda is April through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit the Lake Garda. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of the Lake Garda
The climate table of the Lake Garda shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 13 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 39 | 51 | 21 | 49 | 71 | 54 | 68 | 71 | 52 | 63 | 79 | 47 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,0 | 6,1 | 3,6 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,7 | 4,1 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 8°C in January and December
- Precipitation*: 665 mm per year, averaging 55 mm per month
- Snowfall: 16 cm per year
- Driest months: 21 mm in March, 39 mm in January and 47 mm in December
- Wettest months: 79 mm in November, 71 mm in May and 71 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in the Lake Garda
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in the Lake Garda, Italy. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in the Lake Garda
This graph shows how much precipitation the Lake Garda, Italy, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in the Lake Garda
This graph shows how much snow the Lake Garda, Italy, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in the Lake Garda
This graph shows the average UV index per month in the Lake Garda, Italy. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in the Lake Garda
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in the Lake Garda, Italy. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in the Lake Garda
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in the Lake Garda, Italy, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in the Lake Garda
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in the Lake Garda, Italy, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in the Lake Garda
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During the day it was often cloudy, limiting the use of the beautiful surroundings. On a clear day, the scenery was breathtaking, but that was rare.— This text is automatically translated to English
The temperature is ideal for outdoor activities. Definitely recommended for nature lovers!— This text is automatically translated to English
Although the temperature was not too cold, it was still cool and often cloudy. A few rainy days also affected our stay. But I loved the peace and quiet off-season.— This text is automatically translated to English
It was not as warm as I had hoped: the temperature was around 15 degrees. The picture was varied: sunny days and moments of rain. Don't wait for summer weather.— This text is automatically translated to English
A few days were a bit cloudy and chilly.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in the Lake Garda by Month
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