Riva del Garda, Italy: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Riva del Garda, Italy? If you're planning to go to Riva del Garda, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Riva del Garda, Italy

Based on the climate and weather in Riva del Garda, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

Important essentials for Riva del Garda, Italy

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Riva del Garda, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


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  • Touchless thermometer

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  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

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What to wear/what to pack for Riva del Garda, Italy by month

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January

January here is brisk. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains occasionally and snows once in a while.

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February

Traveling to Riva del Garda in February, you will notice that it can be very chilly. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

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March

March in Riva del Garda is crisp. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) to high 50s F (mid 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

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April

If you go to Riva del Garda in April, you will notice that it is balmy and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

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May

In May, Riva del Garda is warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 70s F (low 20s C) and about half of the time jump into the low 80s F (high 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Riva del Garda, with several of the days of the month having rain. In May, humidity reaches as high as 50%.

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June

If you are traveling to Riva del Garda in June, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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July

July here is extremely warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

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August

In August, Riva del Garda is pretty consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (high 20s C) and sometimes jump into the low 90s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Riva del Garda, with several of the days of the month having rain. In August, humidity reaches as high as 50%.

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September

If you visit Riva del Garda during September, you may find that it is warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

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October

October in Riva del Garda is balmy. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

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November

If you vacation in Riva del Garda during November, you might notice that it can be brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain sometimes.

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December

December in Riva del Garda is brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain occasionally. It also snows occasionally. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 60% range on average.

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Activities for Riva del Garda, Italy

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Riva del Garda.

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