Verona: When to Go

The immediate response is 'any time'! On a more serious note, the best period is April to June (although June has high rainfall). The weather is sunny without being stifling, the countryside bursts with spring flowers, and the flood of summer tourism has yet to crash.

If you're an opera fan, circle July and August on your calendar and don't deviate. This is when Verona's famous opera festival is held, with productions staged in the glorious Roman Arena. Non-opera lovers might find this period a bit hot and muggy, as daytime temperatures hover around 30°C (86°F). Autumn offers agreeable temperatures, although it can be wet, and winter can be crisp and clear and with the benefit of fewer other tourists. Arranging to spend Valentine's Day (14 February) in such a romantic destination could be a grand gesture to your beloved!

Weather

Positioned between the rolling plains of the Veneto, the Dolomite mountains and scenic Lake Garda, Verona enjoys a mild climate year-round. The city can be hot, humid and somewhat energy-sapping in summer (thanks to the proximity of the lake), so you'll probably want to break your sightseeing with stops for drinks and/or gelati. In July and August the humidity can bring cracking storms in the evening.

Winter daytime temperatures are cool, but January, February and March see the least rainfall, so you may strike it lucky with days that are crisp and stunning - perfect for sightseeing followed by vino in a cosy bar. The most agreeable temperatures occur in spring and autumn, but this coincides with the rainiest months, so don't forget to pack an umbrella.

Temperature (average ° C)

Rainfall (average mm)