Gardone Riviera Weather

The Gardone Riviera sits on the western banks of Lake Garda, and enjoys a mild climate, thanks to its southerly-facing position. Its location means the region is sheltered from the cold north winds by the mountains, and the area boasts an almost subtropical landscape full of lush vegetation. As the Gardone Riviera experiences a typically-Mediterranean climate, the best time to visit is during the warm spring and autumn months, or, for those seeking very hot weather, the busy summer period.

 

April and May see temperatures of 18C - 22C in Gardone Riviera, and a pleasant 7 - 8 hours of daily sunshine. Conditions are ideal for exploring the shores of the lake, and enjoying walking, hiking and cycling before the weather gets too hot. Summers see a rise in temperature, with highs of between 26C - 29C from June to July, and around 10 hours of sunshine each day. High temperatures during the summer are tempered by the cooling winds that blow through the region, and, with a pleasant water temperature of around 24C, conditions are ideal for swimming, water sports and boat trips on the waters of Lake Garda.

 

Autumn experiences continued warm weather, with highs of 17C in October, and the sun still shining for 5 hours each day. Winters see the off-season months, with temperatures dropping to 6C and just 3 hours of daily sunshine, and there is an increased amount of rain, up to 100mm each month. Thanks to the region's sheltered location, the Gardone Riviera does stay warmer than other areas in Northern Italy.