Month guide · Verona · Italy
Verona in February
What February is really like in Verona: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 9°C (48°F), lows of 0°C (32°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 10.3 hours of daylight. Chilly, but Valentine's celebrations and Carnival bring the old town to life.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 9°C (48°F) / 0°C (32°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Verona: days average 9°C (48°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 0°C (32°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 28 days. Compared with January (6°C (43°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:18
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:43
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold and foggy, but Christmas markets, the illuminated star in Piazza Bra and Valentine's events in February add atmosphere.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in 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)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Piazza Bra and the Arena
Arena di Verona
Built around 30 AD, the Arena is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres, with its pinkish limestone tiers almost intact, although most of the outer ring fell in an earthquake in 1117.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Kids
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Experience · Piazza Bra and the Arena
Opera at the Arena
On the stone steps, rent or bring a cushion, arrive early for a good spot and pack a layer; performances often end after midnight.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Couples
- Iconic
- Art
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Landmark · Città Antica (Piazza delle Erbe)
Piazza delle Erbe
Built on the site of the Roman forum, Verona's old market square is ringed by the frescoed Mazzanti houses, the Baroque Palazzo Maffei and the Casa dei Mercanti, with the Madonna Verona fountain, crowned by a Roman statue, in the centre.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Food
- After dark
- Photo spot
Historic site · Città Antica (Piazza delle Erbe)
Juliet's House
Come early or late in the day to see the courtyard without a dense crowd; writing on the walls or leaving padlocks is banned.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Couples
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 9°C, lows near 0°C and 5 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Verona?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Verona in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Verona?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Chilly, but Valentine's celebrations and Carnival bring the old town to life.
+How warm is Verona in February?
Average highs are around 9°C (48°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Verona in February?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.