The climate of Verona is considered close to moderate, but the presence of Lake Garda near the city makes it unstable and more humid. However, this humidity is uncritical. Indeed, Verona is quite comparable with Moscow or Kiev in terms of rainfall, and the average annual temperature here is much more comfortable. You will learn from this article how weather changes in Verona from month to month and what time it is better to choose to explore the city.
Climate in Verona
In many ways, increased humidity relative to many other Italian cities gives Verona a special charm. This is especially felt in late autumn and winter, when the city is wrapped in frequent fogs, making walking on it especially magical.
The highest rainfall in Verona falls in May, June and October, and the hottest months are July and August, when the thermometer often reaches + 35C.
Winter in Verona is dank, but not frosty. The average temperature of the winter months is + 2 + 3C. Freezing up to -10С occurs, but this is more an exception than a rule.
In general, the average annual temperature in Verona is + 13.2C. For comparison, in our latitudes, the average annual temperatures are as follows:
- Moscow: + 5.8C
- St. Petersburg: + 5.8С
- Kiev: + 8,4С
- Minsk: + 6.7С
The most comfortable time to travel to Verona is the second half of September. At this time, it is still warm (+ 19 + 23C), but without the sweltering heat, and rainfall is quite rare.
If your visit to the city is expected for another month, then we will describe in more detail about the weather in Verona for months below.
Weather in Verona in January
January in Verona is considered the coldest month of the year. During this period, the air temperature during the day barely exceeds + 6 ° C. At night, the thermometer drops to 0 + 2 ° C.
Frosts to -10C occur, but rarely. Usually, with the advent of cold cyclones, frosts here are still mild in the south: -2-3С.
January is one of the driest months in Verona
On some days of January, Verona may be warm in spring, and the highest temperature during the years of observation was + 14C.
There are about the same number of sunny days in January as cloudy and cloudy. But there is almost no rainfall - this is one of the driest months in Verona.
Weather in Verona in February
February in Verona is not the most comfortable month, although the average air temperature in the daytime can reach + 11 ° C, and at night it can correspond to January daily values - about + 6 ° C.
But you should not be very hopeful for heat. Freezing in February is still very possible, and in the coldest years the thermometer column dropped to -7 ° C.
Another minus of February is that it is more often cloudy and cloudy than sunny. The amount of precipitation is growing, the wind is also increasing - this month the umbrella and scarf are indispensable for walking.
March
March in Verona pleases with the sun and warmth, especially towards the end of the month. In the last days, the daily temperature can reach + 13 + 15С, and in the warmest years even touch the + 20С mark.
March in Verona is often warm and sunny.
Minus temperatures are already extremely rare, and if they happen, then at the very beginning of the month. The average temperature in March in Verona is + 8C.
The number of rainy days is declining, but the wind is still cool. And yet, the approach of spring is felt, it is only a pity that in Verona it is one of the rainiest months.
April
April in Verona is famous for its winds: with a relatively stable wind speed of about 1.8 m / s throughout the year in April, this figure rises to 2.2 m / s.
At first glance, this is not much, but, given the sharp increase in rainfall, it’s worth considering whether to choose another time for your vacation.
If you are still going to Verona in April, then the spring warmth will be a consolation. The air in April warms up to + 18 + 20 ° C during the day, although it can be cool at night: + 5 + 12C.
Sunny days in April are about the same as cloudy and cloudy.
May
Verona would have been very good in May if it hadn’t for the rains and the wind. This is one of the wettest months of the year and one of the windiest.
However, do not give free rein to the imagination, drawing pictures of bad weather. There is hardly more rainfall in May Verona than ours. After all, on average, their norm is a little more than 80 mm per month.
The average daily temperature in May is very comfortable + 18 + 23C
On the other hand, the average daily temperature in May in Verona is + 18 + 23С, at night it is stable above + 12С.
Comfortable temperatures spur tourist popularity: May in Verona is one of the months most loved by travelers.
June
In June, a full summer comes to Verona, which is overshadowed only by the fact that, along with May, this is the rainiest month of the year.
Nevertheless, the sun shines much more often, and the thermometer column stably stays at around + 25 ° С during the day.
So, rain, perhaps, is not a hindrance at all - especially since by the Verona standards the “rainiest” means that precipitation falls only 8 days out of 30.
July
The weather in Verona at the equator of summer is less rain than in June, but it is much hotter.
The average daily temperature in July is + 30 ° C, the night temperature in the region of + 20 ° C. On some days, air can warm up above + 35 ° C, which can be carried even harder due to high humidity.
A trip to Lake Garda will help refresh yourself in the July heat
It may be difficult to study the sights of Verona in such heat, but going to Lake Garda is just that.
August
The sunniest and hottest month of the year in Verona is August. Clouds run extremely rarely and there is almost no rain.
The air temperature averages around + 28C, but keep in mind that this is taking into account nighttime cooling. Therefore, during the day you need to be ready for stable + 30C and even higher.
For this reason, the daytime on the streets can be uncomfortable and stuffy. For walks, it is better to leave the evening, and hide from the heat in the cool halls of museums or leave for Lake Garda. You can read about how to get to the lake from Verona here.
Weather in Verona in September
September is the surest candidate for the title of the perfect month for a vacation in Verona.
At this time, there is no longer exhausting summer heat (especially in the second half of the month), while the sun shines with might and main, there is almost no cloud in the sky and there is practically no rain.
September is the perfect month to travel to Verona
The average daily temperature in September in Verona is + 20С; it is also quite warm at night - + 14C.
This is the best time for sightseeing, but it's also not too late to take a dip in Lake Garda.
Weather in Verona in October
October in Verona is somewhat reminiscent of April, but it is much more comfortable.
For a trip, it is better to choose the first half of the month: there are not so many cloudy days, but less frequent rains.
By the end of the month, precipitation falls more often, but on the street it is still quite comfortable. The average October temperature in Verona is around + 17 ° C during the day, and at + 9 ° C at night.
At this time, it already makes sense to pack a windbreaker and sweater or be ready to buy warm new things on the spot, because shopping in Verona is excellent.
November
The main sign of November in Verona is the rapidly falling temperature.
On average, in the afternoon the air warms up to + 11C, compared with + 17C a month earlier. Even cooler at night - around + 3C. In the evening and at night, fogs become frequent, which can stand over the city until late in the morning.
In November, the daily air temperature rarely rises above +11
But as you approach December there will be less cloudy days and precipitation, because winter in Verona is the driest time of the year.
December
December is one of the coldest and harshest months of the year. But this is a soft severity, which in "our people" causes only a condescending smile.
In warm years, the thermometer can rise to + 14 ° C, in cold years it can drop to -7 ° C. However, such temperatures are rather a rarity that the Veronians themselves consider a natural anomaly. The much more familiar December temperature in Verona is: + 5 + 6C during the day and about 0C at night.
But there are a lot of sunny days and almost no rainfall, and some of the lowest housing prices of the year. Except for the Christmas period, of course.
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