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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.2°C | 3.6°C | 67.4 mm | 7 | 6.8 h | 7.5 km/h | 8°C |
| Feb | 10.8°C | 4.7°C | 87.9 mm | 10 | 7.0 h | 7.6 km/h | 8°C |
| Mar | 13.9°C | 6.4°C | 67.9 mm | 9 | 9.1 h | 7.9 km/h | 9°C |
| Apr | 17.5°C | 9.6°C | 98.4 mm | 11 | 10.4 h | 8.4 km/h | 12°C |
| May | 21.1°C | 13.9°C | 154.5 mm | 19 | 10.7 h | 8.1 km/h | 16°C |
| Jun | 26.2°C | 18.8°C | 112.5 mm | 13 | 13.2 h | 7.9 km/h | 21°C |
| Jul | 28.2°C | 21.3°C | 100.1 mm | 14 | 13.1 h | 7.9 km/h | 24°C |
| Aug | 27.8°C | 21.4°C | 111 mm | 14 | 11.9 h | 7.8 km/h | 24°C |
| Sep | 23.5°C | 17.9°C | 103.7 mm | 11 | 10.4 h | 7.2 km/h | 21°C |
| Oct | 19.3°C | 13.9°C | 109.2 mm | 12 | 8.1 h | 7.1 km/h | 17°C |
| Nov | 14°C | 9.1°C | 141.5 mm | 12 | 6.1 h | 7.6 km/h | 12°C |
| Dec | 10.6°C | 5.5°C | 74.3 mm | 7 | 5.9 h | 7.2 km/h | 9°C |
🌊 Water temperatures are based on multi-year averages from public tourism and weather sources. Actual values can vary by ±2 °C depending on conditions.
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Lake Garda
Lake Garda (Italy) has a Mediterranean / mild temperate climate with an annual average of around 15 °C. Daytime highs average 19 °C, while nights cool to about 12 °C. The destination sees roughly 1228 mm of rainfall per year and 9.4 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Italy's largest lake — olive groves in the north near Riva, the Gardaland theme park on the south shore and the lemon gardens of Limone.
Best swimming season runs from early summer into September: in July water reaches its warmest point around 24 °C, while air temperatures climb up to 28.2 °C in July.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in May (19 rainy days), driest month is January (7).
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Garda
When is the best time to visit Lake Garda?
The best time to visit Lake Garda: June to October – best in July (avg. 24.8 °C, 14 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Lake Garda?
The warmest month is July with an average of 24.8 °C and daytime highs around 28.2 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 6.4 °C and night-time lows around 3.6 °C.
How many rainy days does Lake Garda have?
May has the most rainy days with 19 rainy days. The driest month is January with 7 rainy days.