Our verdict
The best time to visit Lake Garda is May-June
In summer, temperatures can reach as high as 29℃ (85℉) in the middle of the day. In the winter, temperatures can get down to -2℃ (28℉) around January.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Lake Garda, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. The wet season in Lake Garda usually falls during the months surrounding June each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
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Lake Garda seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Lake Garda as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Lake Garda is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Lake Garda
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Lake Garda for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Lake Garda climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Lake Garda for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Lake Garda in January
- Average temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average high temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake Garda in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lake Garda in February
- Average temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 43mm (2") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake Garda in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lake Garda in March
- Average temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 51mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake Garda in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lake Garda in April
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 69mm (3") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake Garda in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Lake Garda in May
- Average temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 98mm (4") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake Garda in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Lake Garda in June
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 100mm (4") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake Garda in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Lake Garda in July
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 94mm (4") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake Garda in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Lake Garda in August
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 74mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake Garda in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Lake Garda in September
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 63mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake Garda in September, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Lake Garda in October
- Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 65mm (3") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake Garda in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Lake Garda in November
- Average temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 91mm (4") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake Garda in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Lake Garda in December
- Average temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake Garda in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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