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Best time to visit Verona: month by month
Short answer
May, June and September are best, with highs of about 23–29°C and the opera season from June to early September. July and August are hot (about 30–31°C) and crowded on opera nights; winters are foggy and cold.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C | 0°C | 7 | low |
| Feb | 11°C | 2°C | 3 | low |
| Mar | 15°C | 4°C | 5 | medium |
| Apr | 17°C | 7°C | 9 | high |
| May | 23°C | 13°C | 15 | high |
| Jun | 29°C | 18°C | 9 | high |
| Jul | 31°C | 20°C | 10 | very high |
| Aug | 30°C | 20°C | 7 | very high |
| Sep | 26°C | 16°C | 7 | high |
| Oct | 21°C | 12°C | 5 | medium |
| Nov | 13°C | 5°C | 10 | low |
| Dec | 8°C | 2°C | 8 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Mild, about 15–23°C; Vinitaly in April fills hotels.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot, about 29–31°C, with the Arena opera festival.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (26°C) is lovely; October (21°C) is pleasant; November is foggy.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cold and foggy, about 8–11°C; the Christmas market in Piazza dei Signori.
Events worth planning around
- Vinitaly wine fair (April)
- Arena di Verona Opera Festival (June to early September)
- Christmas market in Piazza dei Signori (late November to December)
- Verona in Love around Valentine's Day (February)
When to avoid
Avoid Vinitaly week if you want reasonable hotels, and midsummer heat if you dislike crowds.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Verona?
May, June and September.
When is the opera season?
June to early September.
Is Verona worth visiting in winter?
Yes for the Christmas market and quiet streets, though it is foggy and cold.