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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

Forecast for Riva del Garda

Sun   Dec 22
7°C | 2°C
NE 1 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
6°C | 0°C
SE 1 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
10°C | 0°C
SE 1 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Riva del Garda?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Riva del Garda?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Riva del Garda?
    November tops the wettest month list with 152 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Riva del Garda?
    January is the driest month with 59 mm of precipitation.

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