, 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.
of the coldest month (January) is around 3 °C (37.5 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is around 24.5 °C (76.5 °F).
, from December to February, is cold, damp and gray. There are periods in which temperatures remain around freezing even during the day, especially in December and January. Besides, 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).
, which was once very common, has become rarer, and is formed only in periods with Atlantic high pressure.
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.
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.
, 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.
, 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.
does not shine often from November to January, while the summer is sunny, although sometimes the sky clouds over in the afternoon or evening.
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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
3.2 °C, with a minimum of
-0.7 °C and a maximum of
7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-9 °C in January 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
12.5 °C. However, it reached
17.2 °C in January 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, 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 of
6.1 kph.
February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5 °C, with a minimum of
0.4 °C and a maximum of
9.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-5 °C. However, it dropped to
-12 °C in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
15.5 °C. However, it reached
21 °C in February 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, 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 of
7.5 kph.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9.3 °C, with a minimum of
4.1 °C and a maximum of
14.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-10.4 °C in March 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21 °C. However, it reached
27.2 °C in March 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, 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 of
8.9 kph.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.3 °C, with a minimum of
7.8 °C and a maximum of
18.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
-2 °C in April 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C. However, it reached
31.8 °C in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, 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 of
9.1 kph.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.3 °C, with a minimum of
12.7 °C and a maximum of
23.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
3 °C in May 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
36.6 °C in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, 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 of
8.6 kph.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.5 °C, with a minimum of
17 °C and a maximum of
28 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7.4 °C in June 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
38.1 °C in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, 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 of
8.2 kph.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.7 °C, with a minimum of
19 °C and a maximum of
30.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C. However, it dropped to
9.7 °C in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
38.2 °C in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, 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 of
7.7 kph.
August is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.5 °C, with a minimum of
18.8 °C and a maximum of
30.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
8.1 °C in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, 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 of
7.4 kph.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.8 °C, with a minimum of
14.4 °C and a maximum of
25.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C. However, it dropped to
6 °C in September 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
33.2 °C in September 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, 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 of
7.1 kph.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.2 °C, with a minimum of
9.7 °C and a maximum of
18.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.1 °C in October 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24.5 °C. However, it reached
29.2 °C in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, 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 of
6.7 kph.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
8.6 °C, with a minimum of
4.8 °C and a maximum of
12.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2 °C. However, it dropped to
-5.3 °C in November 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
18.5 °C. However, it reached
23.6 °C in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, 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 of
6.7 kph.
December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
3.8 °C, with a minimum of
0 °C and a maximum of
7.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6 °C. However, it dropped to
-14 °C in December 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13.5 °C. However, it reached
16.8 °C in December 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, 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 of
5.9 kph.