Winter
Dec → Feb10 to 12°
nights 4 to 6°
- 8 rainy days · 71 mm
- 6.8 h of sun
When is the best time to visit the Italian Lakes?
- Jan10°not recommended
- Feb12°not recommended
- Mar13°fair
- Apr17°recommended
- May21°recommended
- Jun25°recommended
- Jul28°fair
- Aug28°fair
- Sep23°recommended
- Oct19°fair
- Nov14°not recommended
- Dec10°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in the Italian Lakes, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° | 4° | 7 h | 51 mm | 7 d | |
| February | 12° | 6° | 7.1 h | 68 mm | 7 d | |
| March | 13° | 6° | 8.2 h | 98 mm | 9 d | |
| April | 17° | 9° | 9.8 h | 109 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| May | 21° | 13° | 10.3 h | 182 mm | 19 d | ✓ |
| June | 25° | 18° | 12.5 h | 174 mm | 17 d | ✓ |
| July | 28° | 21° | 13.1 h | 190 mm | 14 d | |
| August | 28° | 21° | 11.6 h | 191 mm | 13 d | |
| September | 23° | 17° | 9.5 h | 170 mm | 15 d | ✓ |
| October | 19° | 14° | 7.2 h | 222 mm | 13 d | |
| November | 14° | 8° | 6.1 h | 82 mm | 9 d | |
| December | 10° | 5° | 6.2 h | 94 mm | 9 d |
The four seasons in the Italian Lakes, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Bellagio) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May13 to 21°
nights 6 to 13°
- 13 rainy days · 130 mm
- 9.4 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug25 to 28°
nights 18 to 21°
- 15 rainy days · 185 mm
- 12.4 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov14 to 23°
nights 8 to 17°
- 12 rainy days · 158 mm
- 7.6 h of sun
Book early for April to June and September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in the Italian Lakes, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h44 of daylight, in December 8h40, a difference of 7h04.
9h01Jan
10h17Feb
11h46Mar
13h29Apr
14h56May
15h44Jun
15h24Jul
14h08Aug
12h28Sep
10h49Oct
9h22Nov
8h40Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Bellagio" (45.99°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in the Italian Lakes, month by month
What to see and do
EventsGardens in bloomApril to MaySagra di San GiovanniJuneDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, November, December
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in the Italian Lakes, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- April to MayGardens in bloom
In April and May, the gardens of Villa Carlotta and the Borromean Islands burst into azaleas and rhododendrons.
- JuneSagra di San Giovanni
In late June, Isola Comacina celebrates the Feast of St John on Lake Como: illuminated boats, little lights floating on the water and fireworks.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended10°4° at night
- 51 mm · 7 d
- 7 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended12°6° at night
- 68 mm · 7 d
- 7.1 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair13°6° at night
- 98 mm · 9 d
- 8.2 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended17°9° at night
- 109 mm · 11 d
- 9.8 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended21°13° at night
- 182 mm · 19 d
- 10.3 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended25°18° at night
- 174 mm · 17 d
- 12.5 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair28°21° at night
- 190 mm · 14 d
- 13.1 h
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair28°21° at night
- 191 mm · 13 d
- 11.6 h
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended23°17° at night
- 170 mm · 15 d
- 9.5 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair19°14° at night
- 222 mm · 13 d
- 7.2 h
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended14°8° at night
- 82 mm · 9 d
- 6.1 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended10°5° at night
- 94 mm · 9 d
- 6.2 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 10 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Rain stays light: 51 mm over 7 days. Expect 7 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 12 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Rain stays light: 68 mm over 7 days. Expect 7.1 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 13 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (98 mm). Expect 8.2 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 17 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (109 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 182 mm over 19 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.3 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 25 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Frequent rain: 174 mm over 17 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.5 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 28 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Frequent rain: 190 mm over 14 days. Plenty of sunshine: 13.1 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 28 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (191 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.6 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
September. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 170 mm over 15 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.5 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (222 mm). Expect 7.2 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 14 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (82 mm). Expect 6.1 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 10 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (94 mm). Expect 6.2 h of sunshine a day. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the Italian Lakes?
April to June and September: over these months, recorded highs range from 17 to 25 °C, with 16 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Bellagio).
Which month should you avoid in the Italian Lakes?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 94 mm over 9 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Bellagio).
What is the hottest month in the Italian Lakes?
July, with 28 °C on average in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Bellagio).
What is the coldest month in the Italian Lakes?
January, with 10 °C at best during the day and 4 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Bellagio).
What is the driest month in the Italian Lakes?
January: 51 mm over 7 days of rain, against 222 mm in October, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in the Italian Lakes?
July, with 13.1 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
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