Weather in Lake Garda in August

How August compares

August is the 2nd warmest month of the year in Lake Garda and ranks 92nd of 134 destinations we compare for August - see where else is hot in August. Within Italy it is 11th of 16 (Italy in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Lake Garda is 6.3°C warmer by day and 6.5°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in August

The typical August day in Lake Garda peaks at 27.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 32.1°C or more. About 80% of days top 25°C and 1 in 4 pass 30°C. Nights average 20.0°C; one night in ten drops to 17.0°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 37.7°C (2017-08-05) and the coldest night 12.2°C (1995-08-28).

Rain in August

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 11 days with 1 mm or more, 92 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 2005 with 183 mm, the driest 1991 with 23 mm. Humidity averages 68%.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 8.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.9 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:19 and sets about 20:26 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 43%.

Is August a good time to visit Lake Garda?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for Lake Garda on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug.

Expect heat, including after sunset

Light, breathable clothing should do most of the work in August. Days reach 25°C around 80% of the time, while 26% reach 30°C, so allow for conditions hotter than the average suggests. Put more energetic plans earlier in the day and keep midday flexible, with shade and breaks rather than a packed schedule. Humidity averages 68%, which can add to the sticky feel. Accommodation with cooling is a sensible priority if you struggle to sleep in warmth. Evenings generally call for light clothes, though a thin extra layer is useful: the coolest nights can fall to 17°C or lower.

Plenty of sunshine, but keep a rain plan

About 8 hours of sunshine a day gives August plenty of scope for time outdoors, but it does not make this a reliably dry month. Rain on about 11 days is enough to make a light waterproof and flexible plans useful. That figure does not mean those days are complete washouts, nor does it tell you when rain will arrive. Avoid making every day depend on staying outside, and check the forecast before committing to weather-sensitive plans. August suits travellers who can enjoy the sunshine while adjusting around wet spells; it is less convincing if your main aim is to minimise the chance of rain.