Best time to visit · Verona · Italy
The best time to visit Verona
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best months for Verona are May, June and September, when the weather is warm, the opera festival is running from mid-June and the vineyards are green or being harvested. July and August are hot and crowded but bring the full opera season; April is lovely, though hotel prices spike during Vinitaly. Winter is cold and quiet, brightened by Christmas markets in December.
Key facts
- Best months
- May–June and September
- Shoulder season
- April, July–August, October and December
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 30°C (86°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 6°C (43°F))
- Rainiest month
- April (~9 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January and November
Seasons
Verona has cold, often foggy winters with nights around freezing and hot summers with July highs around 30 °C and occasional thunderstorms. Spring and autumn are mild, and rain is spread through the year.
March–May
Spring
Mild weather, blossom around Lake Garda and quieter streets; Easter and Vinitaly fill hotels in April.
June–August
Summer
The opera festival in the Arena, long evenings and lake days, with heat, high prices and the biggest crowds.
September–November
Autumn
Grape harvest in Valpolicella and Soave, rice festivals and mild days, turning damp and grey by November.
December–February
Winter
Cold and foggy, but Christmas markets, the illuminated star in Piazza Bra and Valentine's events in February add atmosphere.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | -1°C | 5 | 9.1 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| February | 9°C | 0°C | 5 | 10.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| March | 14°C | 4°C | 6 | 11.8 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| April | 18°C | 8°C | 9 | 13.5 h | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| May | 23°C | 12°C | 9 | 14.9 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| June | 27°C | 16°C | 8 | 15.7 h | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| July | 30°C | 18°C | 6 | 15.3 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| August | 29°C | 18°C | 6 | 14.1 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| September | 25°C | 14°C | 6 | 12.5 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| October | 18°C | 9°C | 7 | 10.8 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 11°C | 4°C | 7 | 9.4 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| December | 6°C | 0°C | 6 | 8.7 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| February | Verona in Love — Valentine's festival in the old town (around 14 February); Bacanal del Gnoco — Carnival parade led by the Papà del Gnoco (usually the Friday before Lent) |
| April | Vinitaly — international wine fair (usually April) |
| June | Arena di Verona Opera Festival opens (usually mid-June) |
| July | Arena di Verona Opera Festival (through the summer); Estate Teatrale Veronese — theatre and Shakespeare at the Roman Theatre (usually June–August) |
| August | Arena di Verona Opera Festival (usually until early September); Ferragosto public holiday (15 August) |
| September | Grape harvest in Valpolicella and Soave (usually September–October); Fiera del Riso — rice fair at Isola della Scala (usually September–October) |
| October | Fiera del Riso continues (usually into October) |
| November | Christmas market in Piazza dei Signori (usually from mid-to-late November) |
| December | Christmas market and nativity displays (December); Illuminated comet star in Piazza Bra (usually December–January) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January and November, and the sights are quietest in January and November.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | A warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; Shoes with good grip for icy pavements; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Verona?
The best months for Verona are May, June and September, when the weather is warm, the opera festival is running from mid-June and the vineyards are green or being harvested. July and August are hot and crowded but bring the full opera season; April is lovely, though hotel prices spike during Vinitaly. Winter is cold and quiet, brightened by Christmas markets in December.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Verona?
Usually in January and November. Cold, often foggy and quiet; museums and churches are uncrowded and hotel prices are low.
+What is the rainiest month in Verona?
April, with about 9 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Verona get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F).