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Best time to visit the Italian Lakes
The best times to visit the Italian Lakes (Garda) are in June, July and August based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.
Italian Lakes by month
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Top Italian Lakes destinations
Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in the Italian Lakes. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.
All Italian Lakes destinations
- Bardolino
- Como
- Desenzano del Garda
- Garda
- Gardone Riviera
- Lake Maggiore
- Limone
- Malcesine
- Riva del Garda
- Sirmione
When is the best time to visit Italian Lakes?
Max Day Temperature (°C)
- Jan
4 - Feb7
- Mar
12 - Apr
16 - May
21 - Jun
25 - Jul
27 - Aug27
- Sep
23 - Oct17
- Nov
10 - Dec5
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The weather guide for Italian Lakes (Garda) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.
Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)
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Italian Lakes essential information
Below is a beginner's guide to the Italian Lakes with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
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| Flight time✝ | 2 hours |
| Time difference | UK +1 hour |
| Language(s) | Italian |
| Currency | Euro |
| Electricity | C + F + L plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Discover where to book holidays, flights, hotels and more from popular travel providers for your trip to the Italian Lakes in 2026/2027.
Holidays to the Italian Lakes
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TUI Find and book ATOL protected holidays to the Italian Lakes and destinations worldwide with low deposits and free child places available. |
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Jet2holidays UK's largest package holiday provider offers escapes to the Italian Lakes, Italy. Book holidays to Europe and North Africa from regional UK airports. |
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Love Holidays Book flights, hotels and transfers as holiday packages to worldwide destinations with this UK-based OTA. |
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Just Go Holidays One of the UK's leading coach holiday operators, offering great-value trips across the UK, Ireland and Europe. |
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Mercury Holidays Award-winning travel provider offering package holidays, escorted tours and river cruises to Italy and more. |
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Thomas Cook This iconic British travel brand invented the package holiday. Now offers holidays, city breaks and hotels to Italy and more. |
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Secret Escapes Members-only travel club offering exclusive deals on hand-picked luxury hotels and holidays to Italy and more. |
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TUI Ireland One of Ireland's largest tour operators, offering flights, cruises and package holidays from Irish airports to the Italian Lakes, Italy and beyond. |
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Holiday Hypermarket Specalists in discounted beach, ski and city holiday packages, this UK-based OTA is part of TUI. |
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easyJet holidays Popular, low-cost holiday provider covering over 100 destinations across Europe and North Africa including the Italian Lakes, Italy. |
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Expedia Compare and book holidays, flights, hotels, car hire and more on this trusted website covering global destinations. |
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First Choice Part of the TUI Group, this well-known UK travel brand offers package holidays to the Italian Lakes and beyond. |
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National Holidays UK-based travel company specialising in affordable coach holidays and short breaks around the UK, Ireland and Europe. |
Tours to the Italian Lakes
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Travelsphere UK-based tour operator with 60+ years experience. Offers award-winning guided tour holidays across six continents. |
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Cosmos Long-standing travel brand offering affordable adventure tours across 54 countries on six continents. |
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Saga Holidays Award-winning travel operator specialising in escorted tours and hotel holidays to Europe and worldwide for over 50s. |
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Riviera Travel The UK's leading river cruise and tour operator, offering scenic experiences worldwide including in Italy. |
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Newmarket Holidays Long-established travel brand offering escorted tours, river cruises, resort stays and more to the Italian Lakes, Italy and beyond. |
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Trafalgar Discover your next guided tour through this top-rated travel brand covering every destination from Europe to Australia. |
Flights to the Italian Lakes
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TUI One of the world's leading tourism brands. Offers flights, hotels and cruises to the Italian Lakes, Italy and beyond. |
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British Airways The UK's national flag carrier is a major global airline, serving over 200 destinations across 80 countries including Italy. |
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Jet2 Major British low-cost airline serving over 70 sun, city and ski destinations across Europe including the Italian Lakes, Italy. |
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KLM The Netherland's national flag carrier and the world's largest airline. Serves 170 international destinations via Amsterdam. |
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Kiwi.com Global OTA and search engine specialising in affordable flights, hotels and car hire across worldwide destinations including the Italian Lakes. |
Hotels in the Italian Lakes
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Hilton Leading global hospitality brand with a portfolio of 9,000 properties across 141 countries and territories including Italy. |
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Marriott The world's largest hotel company with a portfolio of 30+ brands and almost 9,600 properties across 143 countries. |
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Priceline Leading OTA for discounted flights, hotels, cruises, car hire, experiences and packages worldwide including in the Italian Lakes, Italy. |
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Hotels.com Part of Expedia Group, this major OTA offers deals and discounts on hotel rooms worldwide including in the Italian Lakes, Italy. |
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Booking.com Leading global OTA founded in Amsterdam. Offers worldwide accommodation, flights, car hire, activities and more. |
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Agoda One of the world's largest online travel platforms with a network of over 6 million hotels. Plus flights, activities and more. |
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Italian Lakes travel advice
Check the latest travel advice and guidance on visiting the Italian Lakes from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for the Italian Lakes - UK FCDO
- Safe travel advisories for the Italian Lakes - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for the Italian Lakes - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around the Italian Lakes.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Italian Lakes travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the Italian Lakes with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for the Italian Lakes - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for the Italian Lakes - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in the Italian Lakes - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in the Italian Lakes, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Italian Lakes travel features
Do you want to learn more about the Italian Lakes? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in the Italian Lakes.
Italian Lakes FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the Italian Lakes including the current entry restrictions, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Which is the hottest month in the Italian Lakes?
The hottest time of year in Garda, Italian Lakes is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 27°C with moderate heat and humidity.
Which month has the most rain in the Italian Lakes?
In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Garda, Italian Lakes with 95mm on average. There are normally 12 days in August with some rain.
When is it sunniest in the Italian Lakes?
The sunniest time of year in Garda, Italian Lakes is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 59% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.
What is the flight time to the Italian Lakes from the UK?
The flight time to the Italian Lakes from the UK is typically 2 hours.
What is the time difference between the Italian Lakes and the UK?
The time difference between the Italian Lakes and the UK is UK time+1 hour.
What is the main language spoken in the Italian Lakes?
What is the currency in the Italian Lakes?
The currency in the Italian Lakes is the Euro (EUR).
Send money to the Italian Lakes with XE Money Transfers* and TransferGo*.
Which plugs are used in the Italian Lakes?
Italian Lakes uses electrical plug type C + F + L (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in the Italian Lakes?
They drive on the right side of the road in the Italian Lakes.
Find out more about driving in Italy with RAC* and International Drivers Association*.
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