Your July weather guide
HotWeather in Lake Garda in July
July is a good time for Lake Garda if you want hot days and warm evenings, but it is not a reliably dry choice. Average highs reach about 28°C, nights average around 20°C, and there are about 10 rainy days. It suits travellers happy to slow down in the midday heat and keep plans flexible when rain arrives. If you prefer cool conditions for being active, the heat is the main drawback.
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
- 27.9°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 32°C
- Average night-time low
- 19.5°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 17°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +6.1°C
- London averages 21.8°C in July
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 8.8h
- 58% of 15.1 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 10
- 79 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days over 25°C
- 83%
- 25% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 35.4°C
- 2015-07-23
- Record low 1991-2020
- 13.2°C
- 2000-07-12
- 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 July compares
July is the 1st warmest month of the year in Lake Garda and ranks 82nd of 134 destinations we compare for July - see where else is hot in July. Within Italy it is 9th of 16 (Italy in July). Against London's average high of 21.8°C in July, Lake Garda is 6.1°C warmer by day and 6.0°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in July
The typical July day in Lake Garda peaks at 27.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 31.8°C or more. About 83% of days top 25°C and 1 in 4 pass 30°C. Nights average 19.5°C; one night in ten drops to 16.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day here reached 35.4°C (2015-07-23) and the coldest night 13.2°C (2000-07-12).
Rain in July
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 10 days with 1 mm or more, 79 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest July was 2014 with 278 mm, the driest 2006 with 26 mm. Humidity averages 67%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 8.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 15.1 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:44 and sets about 21:04 local time in mid-July. Average cloud cover is 42%.
Is July 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 proper summer heat, not just mild warmth
July is Lake Garda's warmest month, so pack for heat rather than a typical British summer. Days reach 30°C on 25% of occasions, making shade and breaks sensible parts of your plans rather than optional extras. Put more energetic outings earlier in the day and leave the hottest hours for taking it easy. Humidity averages 67%, which can make the warmth feel less comfortable if you are walking around. Light, loose clothing will be useful, while a light layer gives you flexibility on cooler evenings. Nights are generally warm, so accommodation where you can keep the bedroom cool is worth prioritising if heat affects your sleep.
Plenty of sunshine, but leave room for rain
The catch is that July combines substantial sunshine with a meaningful chance of wet weather. About 8.8 hours of sunshine a day gives you good scope for time outdoors, but the rainfall figures do not support planning every day around dry conditions. Take a lightweight waterproof and keep some plans easy to rearrange. A rainy day does not necessarily mean rain throughout the day, but you should not assume it will always pass quickly either. The long daylight window helps with flexibility: you can move outdoor time around rather than committing everything to midday. July works best if sunshine is a priority but uninterrupted dry weather is not a requirement.
A little perspective
Lake Garda through the year
July 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% |
| 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% |
| JulySelectedbest | 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 July FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Lake Garda hot in July?
Lake Garda is hot in July: the average daytime high is 27.9°C and nights average 19.5°C. About 83% of July days reach 25°C or more.
How much does it rain in Lake Garda in July?
Lake Garda sees about 10 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 79 mm of rain in a typical July. The wettest July between 1991 and 2020 was 2014 (278 mm) and the driest was 2006 (26 mm).
How sunny is Lake Garda in July?
Lake Garda gets around 8.8 hours of sunshine a day in July out of 15.1 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Lake Garda compare with the UK in July?
Lake Garda is on average 6.1°C warmer than London by day in July (27.9°C against 21.8°C).
What is the hottest July on record in Lake Garda?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day in Lake Garda reached 35.4°C on 2015-07-23, and the coldest night dropped to 13.2°C on 2000-07-12.
How much hotter is Lake Garda than London in July?
Lake Garda's average daytime high is 27.9°C, compared with 21.8°C in London - a difference of 6.1°C. That is a noticeable step up in heat, so plan for lighter clothing, shade and a gentler pace during the hottest part of the day.
Will I need a jacket in the evenings?
A light layer is sensible, although evenings are generally warm. The average night low is 19.5°C, but the coldest 10% of nights fall to 16.5°C or lower. Pack something you can easily carry rather than relying entirely on hot-weather clothing.
Is July a good month to choose for Lake Garda?
Yes, if heat and sunshine are what you want. July sits among the best months here alongside August and June, and it is the warmest month. The compromise is rain: choose it for summer warmth, not because you expect consistently dry weather.
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