What’s the climate like in the Lake Maggiore?
The current climate of the Lake Maggiore features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 27°C during the day to lows of 7°C. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in the Lake Maggiore in recent years was 35°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in March 2018.
On average, the Lake Maggiore gets 1590 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 34 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Italy? Check out the weather and climate in places like Tuscany, Sicily, Lake Garda, or have a look at other destinations in Italy.
Best time to visit the Lake Maggiore?
The best time to visit the Lake Maggiore for pleasant to warm weather is April through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring the Lake Maggiore.
Climate Table of the Lake Maggiore
The climate table of the Lake Maggiore 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 71 | 90 | 86 | 117 | 169 | 165 | 144 | 164 | 122 | 194 | 180 | 88 |
| Snow (cm) | 5,1 | 12 | 5,7 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,4 | 9,3 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
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: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 7°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1590 mm per year, averaging 133 mm per month
- Snowfall: 34 cm per year
- Driest months: 71 mm in January, 86 mm in March and 88 mm in December
- Wettest months: 194 mm in October, 180 mm in November and 169 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in the Lake Maggiore
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in the Lake Maggiore, 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 Maggiore
This graph shows how much precipitation the Lake Maggiore, 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 Maggiore
This graph shows how much snow the Lake Maggiore, 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 Maggiore
This graph shows the average UV index per month in the Lake Maggiore, Italy. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in the Lake Maggiore
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in the Lake Maggiore, 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 Maggiore
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in the Lake Maggiore, 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 Maggiore
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in the Lake Maggiore, 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.
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Average Weather in the Lake Maggiore by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Lake Maggiore. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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