Is Lake Garda too cold to swim in?

As a general guide, we have found that the lake is pleasantly warm enough to swim in from about May through to September/October time (see water temperature guide) . You will find the water temperature will vary due to the depth of water and position on the lake.



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Now, keep in mind that the waters of Lake Garda come from melting snow and ice from the mountains, so the water can be quite cold during the winter and spring months. It starts to warm up in May though, enough to enjoy a swim.

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Sirmione is probably the main destination for tourists visiting Lake Garda, and on the southern tip of the Lake there are too many campsites and with the Gardaland water theme park avoid this area in the summer months, as traffic can be horrendous.

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If you think that Lake Garda is a holiday destination only for the summer, then you're wrong! The villages and towns around the lake also offer numerous holiday adventures in the colder months, with fewer crowds, warm and cosy hotels and some magical winter moments.

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Lido Garda sea temperatures peak in the range 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F) on around the 12th of August and are at their lowest on about the 1st of March, in the range 13 to 14°C (55 to 57°F).

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This wonderful Lake Garda Climate is due to the fact that the lake itself acts like a huge solar panel, and the mountains act as an insulator, keeping the heat in.

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Perhaps more importantly, Lake Garda is also an exceptional beach destination. There may be no ocean, but the lake itself offers some wonderful beaches for swimming and sunbathing in the Italian summer sunshine.

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Perhaps more importantly, Lake Garda is also an exceptional beach destination. There may be no ocean, but the lake itself offers some wonderful beaches for swimming and sunbathing in the Italian summer sunshine. Here are six of the best.

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The Fishes of Lake Garda
  • Alosa Agone (Alosa fallax lacustris) ...
  • Common bleak (Alburnus alburnus) ...
  • Eel (Anguilla anguilla) ...
  • Common barbel (Barbus barbus) ...
  • Burbot (Lota lota) ...
  • Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) ...
  • Lake Garda Carpione (Salmo carpio) ...
  • Common chub (Leuciscus cephalus)


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One of the most beautiful, most famous, and most visited towns of Lake Garda is certainly Limone del Garda, on the Brescian coast, 35km from the town of Salò and 9.5km from Riva del Garda, built along the 45 bis Western Gardesana Highway.

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Don't walk around in just a swimsuit On the shorefront between the towns of Malcesine and Peschiera del Garda, there is a strict dress code. Don't think you can just wander around in beach attire. Men are forbidden to go around without a shirt on, while women cannot be dressed only in swimming costumes.

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The best time to visit Lake Garda is the summer, when temperatures rarely fall below 25°C. The weather is ideal for shorts and t-shirts, along with a pair of sunglasses and plenty of sun cream. At peak times of the day, temperatures can reach up to 29°C.

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Lake Garda is generally safe at night, as long as you take the usual precautions.

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The mosquitoes in the summer around here are very, VERY large. And if you have time, Verona is a very short distance away, this is a beautiful city with a mini colosseum, the famous Romeo and Juliette balcony and great shopping and food.

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Don't walk around in just a swimsuit On the shorefront between the towns of Malcesine and Peschiera del Garda, there is a strict dress code. Don't think you can just wander around in beach attire. Men are forbidden to go around without a shirt on, while women cannot be dressed only in swimming costumes.

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Lake Garda holidays are just as suited for lounging. Soak up the Mediterranean sunshine along the golden bays where soft sand shelves into the glistening, turquoise waters. One of the most spectacular beaches is Baia Delle Sirene (Mermaids' Bay).

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The average temperature of Lake Garda varies throughout the year. During the summer months, from June to August, the average temperature ranges from 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F), making it ideal for swimming and water activities.

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For example, Malcesine is the place with the mildest temperatures in Lake Garda, while Peschiera del Garda has a more continental (and therefore colder) climate. So which one is the best month to visit Lake Garda? We can say it goes from April, when the weather starts being mostly sunny, until September.

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July is the hottest month in Lake Garda, so make sure you regularly apply high factor sun cream to protect yourself from the strong UV rays.

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