Riva del Garda Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Riva del Garda has a humid subtropical climate characteristic of Northern Italy's inland plains, with hot summers and cold, humid winters, even though Lake Garda has a partial influence on the town.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year, especially in winter when it causes fog, mainly from dusk until late morning, although the phenomenon has become less and less frequent in recent years.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Riva del Garda can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 23°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -5°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Riva del Garda is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1426 mm. Riva del Garda can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 152 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 59 mm of snow/rainfall, spread across 10 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Riva del Garda Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Riva del Garda.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 76%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 58%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Riva del Garda in Italy
During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 152 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 59 mm of precipitation.
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