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Sirmione, Lake Garda

Nature escape

Sirmione, Lake Garda at a glance

Best time
Apr – Oct
Warmest month
Jul · 29°
Sunshine a year
2,530 h
Rain a year
1,009 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
66 m

Climate in Sirmione, Lake Garda

Sirmione, Lake Garda has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year, Sirmione, Lake Garda is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

76

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: April – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 12°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 18°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 15°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 14°

07:3218:34

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 Sirmione, Lake Garda in October?

In October, Sirmione, Lake Garda is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sirmione, Lake Garda.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 2 min07:32 – 18:34
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
11 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
59 %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 %42 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %60 %

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

Sunshine hours in Sirmione, Lake Garda

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,530 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Nov · 4.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.5 hDaylight 11.0 hShare of daylight 50 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.5 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Sirmione, Lake Garda, 50 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 24 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Sirmione, 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 55 min
Light brown skin
about 80 min
Olive skin
about 100 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

Rain in Sirmione, 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.

Per year
1,009 mm on 113 days
Wettest month
Sep · 107 mm
Driest month
Jan · 54 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 98 mm

In October, Sirmione, Lake Garda has about 10 rainy days with 98 mm of rain in total.

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 18°Night 12°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan297°1°4.9 h754
FebruaryFeb4310°1°5.9 h759
MarchMar6614°4°6.7 h864
AprilApr7818°8°7.1 h1183
MayMay8122°12°8.2 h12101
JuneJun8727°17°9.0 h1088
JulyJul7429°20°10.0 h982
AugustAug7329°20°9.3 h10102
SeptemberSep8324°16°7.4 h10107
OctoberOct7618°12°5.5 h1098
NovemberNov4512°6°4.6 h11106
DecemberDec268°2°4.6 h865

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)

45.50° N, 10.61° E · 66 m · Europe/Rome

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Sirmione, Lake Garda

The best time to visit Sirmione, Lake Garda is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is September with 107 mm of precipitation.

Sirmione, Lake Garda through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Sirmione, Lake Garda in spring

Mar – May

75

Good

  • 14–22 °C by day
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Sirmione, Lake Garda in summer

Jun – Aug

78

Good

  • 27–29 °C by day
  • 9 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Sirmione, Lake Garda in autumn

Sep – Nov

68

Good

  • 12–24 °C by day
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Sirmione, Lake Garda in winter

Dec – Feb

33

Poor

  • 7–10 °C by day
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sirmione, Lake Garda for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

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

Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Sirmione, Lake Garda month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

29January7° · 5 h

In January, Sirmione, Lake Garda is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sirmione, Lake Garda.

Sirmione, Lake Garda in January
43February10° · 6 h

In February, Sirmione, Lake Garda is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Sirmione, Lake Garda.

Sirmione, Lake Garda in February
66March14° · 7 h

In March, Sirmione, Lake Garda is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Sirmione, Lake Garda.

Sirmione, Lake Garda in March
78April18° · 7 h

In April, Sirmione, Lake Garda is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Sirmione, Lake Garda.

Sirmione, Lake Garda in April
81May22° · 8 h

In May, Sirmione, Lake Garda is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Sirmione, Lake Garda.

Sirmione, Lake Garda in May
87June27° · 9 h

In June, Sirmione, Lake Garda is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 88 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sirmione, Lake Garda.

Sirmione, Lake Garda in June
74July29° · 10 h

In July, Sirmione, Lake Garda is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 82 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Sirmione, Lake Garda.

Sirmione, Lake Garda in July
73August29° · 9 h

In August, Sirmione, Lake Garda is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 102 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Sirmione, Lake Garda.

Sirmione, Lake Garda in August
83September24° · 7 h

In September, Sirmione, Lake Garda is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Sirmione, Lake Garda.

Sirmione, Lake Garda in September
76October18° · 6 h

In October, Sirmione, Lake Garda is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sirmione, Lake Garda.

Sirmione, Lake Garda in October
45November12° · 5 h

In November, Sirmione, Lake Garda is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Sirmione, Lake Garda.

Sirmione, Lake Garda in November
26December8° · 5 h

In December, Sirmione, Lake Garda is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sirmione, Lake Garda.

Sirmione, Lake Garda in December
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Sirmione vs. Riva del Garda

In October Sirmione has the better holiday weather (score 76 vs. 71). During the day Riva del Garda is 1 °C warmer than Sirmione. Riva del Garda gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Sirmione vs. Riva del Garda, in October
in OctoberSirmioneRiva del Garda
Holiday score7671
Daytime high18°19°
Sunshine6 h5 h
Rainy days1011
Best timeApr – OctApr – Oct

Through the year

OctoberSirmione 18°Riva del Garda 19°
SirmioneRiva del Garda
Go to Riva del Garda, Lake Garda
Ranking

Italy in October: the best places

In October, Sirmione, Lake Garda ranks 5 of 24 destinations in this country.

  1. Palermo24°23°80
  2. 2Naples21°22°78
  3. 3Venice18°19°77
  4. 4Rome21°77
  5. 5SirmioneThis page18°76
  6. 6Milan18°73
  7. 7Florence19°73
  8. 8Cagliari23°22°73
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Planning a trip to Sirmione, Lake Garda

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Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 45 min
Distance
1,050 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 Sirmione, Lake Garda

When is the best time to visit Sirmione, Lake Garda?

The best time to visit Sirmione, 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 Sirmione, Lake Garda?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.

When does it rain most in Sirmione, Lake Garda?

The wettest month is September with 107 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 54 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Sirmione, Lake Garda get?

Sirmione, Lake Garda gets around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.0 hours a day; in November there are 4.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Sirmione, Lake Garda in?

Sirmione, 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 Sirmione, Lake Garda?

A nonstop flight from London to Sirmione, Lake Garda takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,050 km.

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