Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Verona
A Roman-founded city on the Adige river, best known for its ancient arena and its association with Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Its compact, well-preserved centre makes it an easy add-on to a wider northern Italy trip.
Best time to visit: Spring or early autumn, avoiding the peak heat of July and August.
Local tip: If opera is on at the Arena during your visit, it's one of the most memorable ways to spend an evening in the city.
Getting around: Verona's historic centre is small and flat enough to see almost entirely on foot in a day or two.
Good to know: Verona sits close to Lake Garda, making it a workable base for a day trip to the lake if you have a car or are comfortable with regional trains and buses.
What to plan your trip around
- Verona Arena
A 1st-century Roman amphitheatre that still hosts opera performances every summer.
- Juliet's House
A medieval courtyard house associated with Shakespeare's fictional heroine.
- Piazza delle Erbe
The old Roman forum, now a lively market square ringed by frescoed buildings.
- Castelvecchio
A 14th-century fortress with its own fortified bridge over the Adige, now an art museum.
Verona weather by month
Verona weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Verona gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 0°C | 38 mm | 79% |
| February | 8°C | 1°C | 71 mm | 79% |
| March | 13°C | 4°C | 65 mm | 75% |
| April | 18°C | 8°C | 69 mm | 72% |
| May | 21°C | 12°C | 104 mm | 71% |
| June | 27°C | 17°C | 77 mm | 66% |
| July | 30°C | 19°C | 76 mm | 60% |
| August | 30°C | 19°C | 79 mm | 59% |
| September | 25°C | 15°C | 75 mm | 67% |
| October | 19°C | 10°C | 93 mm | 75% |
| November | 13°C | 6°C | 101 mm | 83% |
| December | 8°C | 1°C | 49 mm | 80% |
Verona through the year
January · 7° / 0°C · 38 mm
- Rain is well below Verona's usual level (around 49% less).
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low 0°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
April · 18° / 8°C · 69 mm
- Seasonally, April counts as mid-spring in Verona.
- Temperatures are climbing — May is around 4°C warmer.
July · 30° / 19°C · 76 mm
- Only one month is warmer in Verona than July.
- Seasonally, July counts as mid-summer in Verona.
October · 19° / 10°C · 93 mm
- Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 6°C lower by November.
- Verona is usually about 7°C warmer than Riva del Garda, 50 km away, in October.
The best time to visit Verona is April, June and September, when average highs are 18–27°C and rainfall is around 74 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Verona, season by season
December – February
Cold8° / 1°C · 53 mm
Cool to cold days. Fine for museums and city breaks, less so for the beach.
March – May
Good17° / 8°C · 79 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
June – August
Good29° / 19°C · 77 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Verona?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Verona in April, June and September. Average highs are then 18–27°C.
- Why is April a good time to visit Verona?
- In April, Verona averages 18°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 69 mm of rain and 64% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Verona?
- August is the warmest month in Verona, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
- What is the coldest month in Verona?
- January is the coldest month in Verona: average highs of 7°C, dropping to 0°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Verona?
- May is the wettest month in Verona with about 104 mm of rain. The driest is January, with around 38 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Verona?
- January is the least pleasant month in Verona, with average highs of just 7°C. It's still fine for museums and fewer crowds.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Verona?
- Yes. March sits just outside the best months for Verona, with average highs of 13°C and about 65 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, it is a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Verona before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Verona from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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