Climate - Verona (Italy)

The climate of Verona is moderately continental, with cold, damp winters and hot, muggy summers.
The city is located in the western part of the Venetian plain, about 20 km (12.5 mi) from Lake Garda, and has a climate similar to that of Milan.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 3.2 °C (37.7 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 24.7 °C (76.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 785 millimeters (30.9 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 35 mm (1.4 in) in the driest month (February) to 85 mm (3.3 in) in the wettest ones (June, August). Here is the average precipitation.

Winter, from December to February, is cold, damp and gray. Temperatures often remain around freezing (0 °C or 32 °F) also in the daytime, especially in December and January, and the sky remains overcast for long periods.
Typically, by the second half of February, the temperature tends to increase, and highs exceed quite often 10 °C (50 °F).
Fog, which was once very common, has become rarer, and is formed only in periods with Atlantic high pressure.
Snow in Verona is rare, and due to local circumstances (the föhn effect given by the north-east wind that descends from the nearby Lessini mountains) is rarer than in other locations in the Veneto region (which is already a less snowy region than Lombardy, Piedmont and Emilia). On average, about 10 cm (4 in) of snow fall per year. In January 1985, when the snow reached 70 cm (27 in) in Milan and 90 cm (35 in) in Brescia, 15 cm (6 in) of snow fell in Verona, and in January 1987, 20 cm (8 in). Subsequently, snowfalls of 10-15 cm (4-6 in) occurred in February 1991 and December 2009.
Every now and then, cold air masses from Eastern Europe can bring quite intense frosts, though the temperature rarely drops below -10 °C (14 °F). However, the temperature reached -18.5 °C (-1.5 °F) in February 1956, -15 °C (5 °F) in January 1960, -13.5 °C (7.5 °F) in January 1963, -16.5 °C (2.5 °F) in January 1966, -12.5 °C (9.5 °F) in January 1979, -18.5 °C (-1.5 °F) in January 1985 (record equalled), -12.5 °C (9.5 °F) in February 1991, and -14 °C (7 °F) in December 2009.

Summer, from June to August, is hot and muggy, and generally sunny. The heat is felt because of high humidity and low to no wind.
Sometimes, an Atlantic front, able to bring cool and rainy weather, can affect this area even in summer; more often, on sunny days, thunderstorms can erupt in the afternoon or evening.
During heat waves, which are becoming increasingly more frequent, the temperature can reach or exceed 35 °C (95 °F). The highest recorded temperature, 39 °C (102 °F) was recorded in August 2003. On other occasions, the temperature reached 38 °C (100.5 °F) in July 2007, August 2012, July 2013, and late June 2019.



On average, there are around 2,200 sunshine hours per year. The sun does not shine often from November to January, while the summer is sunny, although sometimes the sky clouds over in the afternoon or evening. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Best Time

The best period to visit Verona is that of spring and early summer, and in particular, from mid-April to mid-June. September, too, is a good month. However, you have to take into account some rainy days in both periods.
Summer can be hot, although some days can be acceptable, especially in June. In summer, and sometimes in May, sudden thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening must be put into account.

Verona - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Verona is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.2 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of -0.7 °C (30.8 °F) and a maximum of 7 °C (44.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (21.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9 °C (15.8 °F) in January 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C (55 °F). However, it reached 17.2 °C (63 °F) in January 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In February, the weather in Verona is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 0.4 °C (32.7 °F) and a maximum of 9.6 °C (49.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (23 °F). However, it dropped to -12 °C (10.4 °F) in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, it reached 21 °C (69.8 °F) in February 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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In March, the weather in Verona is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.3 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 4.1 °C (39.3 °F) and a maximum of 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, it dropped to -10.4 °C (13.3 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (70 °F). However, it reached 27.2 °C (81 °F) in March 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In April, the weather in Verona is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.3 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46.1 °F) and a maximum of 18.8 °C (65.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 31.8 °C (89.2 °F) in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In May, the weather in Verona is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.3 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.7 °C (54.9 °F) and a maximum of 23.9 °C (74.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F) in May 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, it reached 36.6 °C (97.9 °F) in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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In June, the weather in Verona is usually warm. The average temperature is of 22.5 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17 °C (62.6 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, it dropped to 7.4 °C (45.3 °F) in June 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 38.1 °C (100.6 °F) in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Verona is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.7 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 19 °C (66.3 °F) and a maximum of 30.4 °C (86.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it dropped to 9.7 °C (49.5 °F) in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In August, the weather in Verona is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.9 °F) and a maximum of 30.2 °C (86.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F). However, it dropped to 8.1 °C (46.6 °F) in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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In September, the weather in Verona is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.8 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F) and a maximum of 25.1 °C (77.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in September 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86.5 °F). However, it reached 33.2 °C (91.8 °F) in September 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In October, the weather in Verona is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.2 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 9.7 °C (49.4 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.1 °C (28.2 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 29.2 °C (84.6 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In November, the weather in Verona is usually mild. The average temperature is of 8.6 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 4.8 °C (40.6 °F) and a maximum of 12.4 °C (54.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5.3 °C (22.5 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65 °F). However, it reached 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In December, the weather in Verona is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.8 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of 0 °C (32 °F) and a maximum of 7.6 °C (45.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C (21.5 °F). However, it dropped to -14 °C (6.8 °F) in December 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it reached 16.8 °C (62.2 °F) in December 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).