Your April weather guide
MildWeather in Lake Garda in April
Lake Garda in April is a good choice for mild-weather days outdoors, but not for a reliably warm, dry holiday. Average highs reach 17°C, nights fall to around 7°C, and about 12 days have rain. For a UK traveller, the appeal is spring warmth rather than summer heat. Go if you are happy to wear layers and adjust your plans around showers; choose a warmer month if sitting outside into the evening matters more.
Long-term climate averages for Desenzano del Garda (south shore), not a forecast · 1991-2020
Lake Garda, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Desenzano del Garda (south shore).
- Average daytime high
- 17.0°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 22°C
- Average night-time low
- 7.4°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 4°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +3.5°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.8h
- 44% of 13.3 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 12
- 87 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days over 25°C
- 1%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 27.9°C
- 2011-04-09
- Record low 1991-2020
- -1.5°C
- 2010-04-02
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h
- 1012 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How April compares
April is the 7th warmest month of the year in Lake Garda and ranks 110th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within Italy it is 9th of 16 (Italy in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Lake Garda is 3.5°C warmer by day and 2.3°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Lake Garda peaks at 17.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 21.6°C or more. Roughly 1 in 143 days top 25°C. Nights average 7.4°C; one night in ten drops to 3.7°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 27.9°C (2011-04-09) and the coldest night -1.5°C (2010-04-02).
Rain in April
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 12 days with 1 mm or more, 87 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2019 with 196 mm, the driest 2007 with 15 mm. Humidity averages 72%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:32 and sets about 20:03 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 56%.
Is April a good time to visit Lake Garda?
April is not the strongest month here: mild days and frequent rain. The best months for Lake Garda on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Comfortable afternoons, chilly evenings
The daytime average suits walking without summer heat, though it is not a promise of short-sleeve weather. The warmest days reach around 22°C or more, so a sunny afternoon can feel quite different from a cool morning. The catch comes after sunset: average lows call for a jacket, and the coldest nights fall to around 4°C or below. Pack clothes you can add or remove rather than relying on a light summer wardrobe. April works best if you enjoy being outdoors in mild conditions and do not mind wrapping up for dinner. It is less suited to travellers whose main aim is dependable warmth.
Leave room for rain in your plans
Rain is a meaningful part of the April outlook, not something to dismiss as an occasional inconvenience. With about 12 rainy days, a waterproof jacket and shoes that cope with wet conditions are sensible packing choices. Keep outdoor plans flexible rather than depending on a particular day staying dry. There is still useful time outside: April averages about 5.8 hours of sunshine within 13.3 hours of daylight. That leaves scope for enjoying brighter spells without expecting clear skies throughout the day. The balance suits a flexible spring break, but it is a drawback if your holiday depends on spending most of each day outdoors.
A little perspective
Lake Garda through the year
April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.1°C | 1.0°C | 3.9 | 51 | 7 | 0% |
| February | 9.0°C | 1.4°C | 4.7 | 55 | 7 | 0% |
| March | 13.3°C | 3.8°C | 5.5 | 64 | 9 | 0% |
| AprilSelected | 17.0°C | 7.4°C | 5.8 | 87 | 12 | 1% |
| May | 21.4°C | 12.0°C | 6.4 | 101 | 13 | 15% |
| Junebest | 25.5°C | 16.6°C | 7.8 | 91 | 12 | 55% |
| Julybest | 27.9°C | 19.5°C | 8.8 | 79 | 10 | 83% |
| Augustbest | 27.7°C | 20.0°C | 8.0 | 92 | 11 | 80% |
| September | 22.7°C | 16.2°C | 6.3 | 103 | 11 | 24% |
| October | 17.5°C | 11.6°C | 4.2 | 109 | 11 | 1% |
| November | 11.9°C | 6.7°C | 3.3 | 113 | 11 | 0% |
| December | 7.6°C | 2.4°C | 3.6 | 69 | 8 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
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A little more detail
Lake Garda in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Lake Garda hot in April?
Lake Garda is mild in April: the average daytime high is 17.0°C and nights average 7.4°C. Roughly 1 in 143 April days reach 25°C.
How much does it rain in Lake Garda in April?
Lake Garda sees about 12 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 87 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 2019 (196 mm) and the driest was 2007 (15 mm).
How sunny is Lake Garda in April?
Lake Garda gets around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 13.3 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Lake Garda compare with the UK in April?
Lake Garda is on average 3.5°C warmer than London by day in April (17.0°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Lake Garda?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Lake Garda reached 27.9°C on 2011-04-09, and the coldest night dropped to -1.5°C on 2010-04-02.
Is Lake Garda warmer than London in April?
Yes. Lake Garda's average daytime high is 17°C, compared with 13.5°C in London, a difference of 3.5°C. That is a useful lift in daytime warmth, but chilly nights and regular rain mean you should still pack for spring.
Is April hot enough for a summer-style holiday?
Not reliably. Only 1% of April days reach 25°C, so plan for mild conditions rather than heat. Short sleeves may suit a warmer afternoon, but layers are the safer basis for your packing, especially for mornings and evenings.
Would a later month be a better choice?
If warmth is your priority, yes. July, August and June are the stronger choices overall. April makes more sense if mild daytime conditions appeal and you are comfortable accepting wet weather and cold evenings as part of the trip.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Desenzano del Garda (Desenzano del Garda (south shore)). Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C