Your November weather guide
CoolWeather in Lake Garda in November
Lake Garda in November suits a cool-weather break, not a trip for warmth. Average daytime highs are around 12°C, nights fall to about 7°C, and there are roughly 10 rainy days. Go if you are happy wearing layers, taking walks when the weather allows and keeping plans flexible. The catch is that rain and limited sunshine can make time outdoors less appealing, so this is a poor choice if sunshine is the main reason for travelling.
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
- 11.9°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 16°C
- Average night-time low
- 6.7°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 2°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +1.5°C
- London averages 10.4°C in November
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 3.3h
- 36% of 9.2 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 11
- 113 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 22.0°C
- 2004-11-03
- Record low 1991-2020
- -1.3°C
- 2010-11-30
- 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 November compares
November is the 9th warmest month of the year in Lake Garda and ranks 126th of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Within Italy it is 14th of 16 (Italy in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Lake Garda is 1.5°C warmer by day and 1.8°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in November
The typical November day in Lake Garda peaks at 11.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 15.6°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 6.7°C; one night in ten drops to 2.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 22.0°C (2004-11-03) and the coldest night -1.3°C (2010-11-30).
Rain in November
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 11 days with 1 mm or more, 113 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2019 with 286 mm, the driest 2020 with 9 mm. Humidity averages 83%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 3.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:17 and sets about 16:48 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 64%.
Is November a good time to visit Lake Garda?
November is not the strongest month here: cool 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.
Only a little warmer than London
The daytime average is just 1.5°C above London in November, so do not expect a substantial change in temperature simply by heading to Italy. A warmer spell can bring afternoons around 16°C or higher, but that is a bonus rather than a sensible basis for packing. Bring a warm layer and a coat you will still be comfortable wearing after dark. The coldest nights can fall to around 2°C or below, making light summer clothing a poor fit. This month suits travellers who enjoy being outside in cool conditions; it does not suit anyone hoping to spend long stretches sitting outdoors in warmth.
Plan around rain and short daylight
With about 3.3 hours of sunshine within 9.2 hours of daylight, November leaves a fairly short window for brighter outdoor time. Put your most weather-dependent plans in the daytime and leave room to change them if rain arrives. A waterproof coat and shoes that cope with wet conditions are more useful than packing for occasional mild afternoons. Roughly 10 rainy days means rain need not dominate every day, but it is frequent enough that a rigid outdoor itinerary is a gamble. You will get more from the month if you are content to shorten a walk or spend a wet spell indoors rather than push through.
A little perspective
Lake Garda through the year
November 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% |
| 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% |
| NovemberSelected | 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 November
Closest matches on daytime temperature, sea temperature and sunshine, in other countries.
United States · 11°C by day · sea 12°C
New York
Bulgaria · 13°C by day · sea 14°C
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France · 11°C by day
Paris
Spain · 14°C by day
Madrid
Croatia · 14°C by day · sea 17°C
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A little more detail
Lake Garda in November FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Lake Garda hot in November?
Lake Garda is cool in November: the average daytime high is 11.9°C and nights average 6.7°C. Days over 25°C are rare in November.
How much does it rain in Lake Garda in November?
Lake Garda sees about 11 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 113 mm of rain in a typical November. The wettest November between 1991 and 2020 was 2019 (286 mm) and the driest was 2020 (9 mm).
How sunny is Lake Garda in November?
Lake Garda gets around 3.3 hours of sunshine a day in November out of 9.2 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Lake Garda compare with the UK in November?
Lake Garda is on average 1.5°C warmer than London by day in November (11.9°C against 10.4°C).
What is the hottest November on record in Lake Garda?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day in Lake Garda reached 22.0°C on 2004-11-03, and the coldest night dropped to -1.3°C on 2010-11-30.
Is Lake Garda a good short-haul choice for November warmth?
The flight from London is about 2 hours, but the short journey does not deliver much extra warmth. Daytime temperatures are only slightly above London's, so choose it for a change of setting rather than a warmer-weather break.
When should I go instead for warmer holiday weather?
June, July and August are better choices for warmer holiday weather at Lake Garda. November is better approached as a cool, potentially wet break, with layers and flexible plans, rather than a substitute for a summer visit.
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