Your February weather guide
CoolWeather in Lake Garda in February
Lake Garda in February suits a cool-weather break, not a trip for warmth. Average daytime highs of 9°C and nights around 1°C mean a winter coat belongs in your bag, while about 7 rainy days make flexible outdoor plans sensible. Go if you are happy to spend time outside in layers and head indoors when the weather turns. If sitting by the lake in light clothing is the priority, choose a warmer month.
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
- 9.0°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 13°C
- Average night-time low
- 1.4°C
- coldest 10% of nights: -2°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +1.1°C
- London averages 7.9°C in February
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 4.7h
- 47% of 10.1 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 55 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 18.1°C
- 2019-02-27
- Record low 1991-2020
- -8.7°C
- 1991-02-15
- 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 February compares
February is the 10th warmest month of the year in Lake Garda and ranks 123rd of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Italy it is 13th of 16 (Italy in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Lake Garda is 1.1°C warmer by day and 0.6°C cooler at night.
Daytime and night-time in February
The typical February day in Lake Garda peaks at 9.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 12.9°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 1.4°C; one night in ten drops to -1.9°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 18.1°C (2019-02-27) and the coldest night -8.7°C (1991-02-15).
Rain in February
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 55 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2014 with 179 mm, the driest 1997 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 77%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.1 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:21 and sets about 17:43 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 54%.
Is February a good time to visit Lake Garda?
February is not the strongest month here: cool days. The best months for Lake Garda on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Expect winter weather, even on milder days
The catch is that a mild afternoon does not mean a mild evening. The warmest days reach around 13°C or more, but the coldest nights fall to around -2°C or lower. Pack a warm coat, layers, gloves and closed shoes rather than relying on a light jacket. Keep longer outdoor plans for the warmer part of the day, and have an extra layer ready if you stay out after dark. February works best if you enjoy being outdoors without needing warmth; it is a poor fit if you want to spend long stretches sitting by the water without wrapping up.
Leave room for rain and limited sunshine
February brings about 4.7 hours of sunshine a day within 10.1 hours of daylight, so there is time for outdoor plans, but you should not expect consistently sunny skies. Rain is a consideration rather than a reason to rule the month out: about 7 rainy days means a waterproof outer layer and shoes that cope with wet ground are sensible choices. Keep your plans adjustable so you can use brighter spells for time by the lake and take indoor breaks when it rains. The main trade-off is cool weather with some sunshine, rather than the dependable warmth you might want from an Italian holiday.
A little perspective
Lake Garda through the year
February 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% |
| FebruarySelected | 9.0°C | 1.4°C | 4.7 | 55 | 7 | 0% |
| March | 13.3°C | 3.8°C | 5.5 | 64 | 9 | 0% |
| April | 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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Similar in February
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Bulgaria · 8°C by day · sea 6°C
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A little more detail
Lake Garda in February FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Lake Garda hot in February?
Lake Garda is cool in February: the average daytime high is 9.0°C and nights average 1.4°C. Days over 25°C are rare in February.
How much does it rain in Lake Garda in February?
Lake Garda sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 55 mm of rain in a typical February. The wettest February between 1991 and 2020 was 2014 (179 mm) and the driest was 1997 (1 mm).
How sunny is Lake Garda in February?
Lake Garda gets around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day in February out of 10.1 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Lake Garda compare with the UK in February?
Lake Garda is on average 1.1°C warmer than London by day in February (9.0°C against 7.9°C).
What is the hottest February on record in Lake Garda?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day in Lake Garda reached 18.1°C on 2019-02-27, and the coldest night dropped to -8.7°C on 1991-02-15.
Is Lake Garda warmer than London in February?
Only slightly. Lake Garda's average daytime high is 9°C, compared with 7.9°C in London, a difference of 1.1°C. That is not enough to make it a warm-weather alternative, so pack for winter rather than expecting a noticeable change of season.
When should I go instead if warmth matters?
June, July and August are better choices for a warmer-weather trip. February is firmly cool, with average daytime highs of 9°C. Choose it for a break where layers are part of the plan, not for summer-style time by the lake.
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