AI-generatedRiva del Garda, Lake Garda at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,240 h
- Rain a year
- 1,266 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 73 m
Climate in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,240 hours of sunshine a year, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
07:3218:33
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda in October?
In October, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 129 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 1 min07:32 – 18:33
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %47 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, 47 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda has about 11 rainy days with 129 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 34 | 9° | 3° | 5.4 h | 7 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 43 | 10° | 4° | 6.0 h | 8 | 66 |
| MarchMar | 58 | 14° | 6° | 6.4 h | 11 | 80 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 17° | 9° | 6.0 h | 15 | 110 |
| MayMay | 64 | 21° | 14° | 6.3 h | 17 | 135 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 26° | 18° | 7.3 h | 16 | 120 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 27° | 21° | 8.1 h | 16 | 119 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 27° | 22° | 7.3 h | 15 | 117 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 23° | 18° | 6.0 h | 12 | 112 |
| OctoberOct | 71 | 19° | 14° | 5.2 h | 11 | 129 |
| NovemberNov | 49 | 13° | 9° | 4.8 h | 11 | 142 |
| DecemberDec | 36 | 10° | 5° | 4.7 h | 8 | 77 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
45.89° N, 10.84° E · 73 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Riva del Garda, Lake Garda
The best time to visit Riva del Garda, Lake Garda is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in October. Rain is most frequent from April to September; the wettest month is November with 142 mm.
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–21 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 26–27 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–23 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
34January9° · 5 h
In January, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 60 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda.
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda in January43February10° · 6 h
In February, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda.
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda in February58March14° · 6 h
In March, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 80 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda.
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda in March67April17° · 6 h
In April, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 110 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda.
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda in April64May21° · 6 h
In May, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 135 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda.
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda in May69June26° · 7 h
In June, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 120 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda.
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda in June69July27° · 8 h
In July, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 119 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda.
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda in July68August27° · 7 h
In August, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 117 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda.
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda in August72September23° · 6 h
In September, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda.
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda in September71October19° · 5 h
In October, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 129 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda.
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda in October49November13° · 5 h
In November, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 142 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda.
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda in November36December10° · 5 h
In December, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 77 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda.
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Riva del Garda vs. Sirmione
In October Sirmione has the better holiday weather (score 76 vs. 71). During the day Sirmione is 1 °C cooler than Riva del Garda. Sirmione gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Riva del Garda | Sirmione |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 71 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
Italy in October: the best places
In October, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda ranks 9 of 24 destinations in this country.
- Palermo24°23°80
- 2Naples21°22°78
- 3Venice18°19°77
- 4Rome21°77
- 5Sirmione18°76
- 6Milan18°73
- 7Florence19°73
- 8Cagliari23°22°73
- 9Riva del GardaThis page19°71
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,030 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Riva del Garda, Lake Garda
When is the best time to visit Riva del Garda, Lake Garda?
The best time to visit Riva del Garda, Lake Garda is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda?
Rain is most frequent from April to September; the wettest month is November with 142 mm. The driest month is January with 60 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Riva del Garda, Lake Garda get?
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda gets around 2,240 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Riva del Garda, Lake Garda in?
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Riva del Garda, Lake Garda?
A nonstop flight from London to Riva del Garda, Lake Garda takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,030 km.
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