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VeronaTravel Guide

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A rose-pink city on the Adige river with a Roman arena still staging opera under the stars, medieval squares, Romeo and Juliet lore, and the Valpolicella wine hills at its doorstep.

Is Verona right for you?

When to come

Late spring through early autumn

Around 30°C by day in July, 7°C in January — recorded at the local weather station.

What it costs

Mid-range. Comfortable without planning around money, expensive if you stop counting.

What we've planned, and who for

We have a weekend here planned hour by hour.

Our editors pick it for a trip with children.

Verona is inGood with childrenEnough for a long weekendDeepest in Europe
When to go
January: around 7 degrees by day, 0 at night, 43 millimetres of rain, some rain.
February: around 10 degrees by day, 0 at night, 45 millimetres of rain, some rain.
March: around 15 degrees by day, 4 at night, 45 millimetres of rain, some rain.
April: around 19 degrees by day, 8 at night, 72 millimetres of rain, some rain.
May: around 24 degrees by day, 13 at night, 82 millimetres of rain, wet. We recommend this month.
June: around 28 degrees by day, 17 at night, 72 millimetres of rain, some rain. We recommend this month.
July: around 30 degrees by day, 19 at night, 63 millimetres of rain, some rain. We recommend this month.
August: around 30 degrees by day, 19 at night, 72 millimetres of rain, some rain. We recommend this month.
September: around 25 degrees by day, 14 at night, 91 millimetres of rain, wet. We recommend this month.
October: around 19 degrees by day, 10 at night, 86 millimetres of rain, wet.
November: around 13 degrees by day, 5 at night, 96 millimetres of rain, wet.
December: around 8 degrees by day, 0 at night, 65 millimetres of rain, some rain.
Cold to hot, by dayDry to wetWhen we would go

Late spring through early autumn

Average daily highs, recorded at Verona Villafranca Airport, 1991-2020 normals.

Where this comes from

Istituto Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale (ISPRA) (en.wikipedia Verona weather box)

Budget level

Mid-range

Typical cost profile for visitors

Combine it with
  • Venice100 km

    an easy day trip · both good in May, June, September · a different price level (mixed)

  • Bologna110 km

    an easy day trip · both good in May, June, September

  • Milan140 km

    a short hop — comfortable overland · both good in May, June, September · a different price level (mixed)

  • Lake Como150 km

    a short hop — comfortable overland · both good in May, June, September · a different price level (luxury)

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On the map

Finding Verona

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The stories

Reading Verona

The red-brick and white-stone arches of Verona's Ponte Pietra spanning the fast green Adige, with the dome and bell tower of San Giorgio in Braida rising among cypresses behind.
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Itineraries

48 Hours in Verona, Hour by Hour

A Roman arena, a tower with the city at its feet, and sunset from Castel San Pietro: how to spend two near-perfect days in Italy's most romantic small city.

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Dusk panorama of Verona from Castel San Pietro, the Adige river curving through the terracotta rooftops as the city lights come on
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The List

The essential Verona bucket list, ranked

Romeo and Juliet's city is compact, honey-colored and older than its love story. These are the experiences that define it, ranked from unmissable downward.

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The stone arches of the Verona Arena glowing in evening light on Piazza Bra, with pastel buildings across the square
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Itineraries

Verona with kids: a family day that actually works

Gladiators, a tower with a lift, gelato on demand and a garden maze: a realistic hour-by-hour Verona day for families with young legs and short attention spans.

Italy · 2 min
A narrow Verona lane of pastel shuttered houses and iron balconies strung with banners, the white marble belfry of the Torre dei Lamberti closing the view at the far end under a bright blue sky.
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Stays

Boutique or grand: choosing where to stay in Verona

A storied grande dame by the Duomo, jewel-box boutiques near Piazza delle Erbe, and the quiet river bank most visitors overlook — how to pick your Verona base.

Italy · 2 min
In pictures

Verona, framed

The swallowtail battlements and three brick arches of Verona's Ponte Scaligero floodlit gold at blue hour, the light running in long reflections down the dark Adige beneath streaked cloud.
Photo: Atıf Zafrak / Unsplash
The banded brick and tufa shaft of Verona's Torre dei Lamberti rising to its white marble belfry and round clock face against a pale blue and pink dusk sky.
Photo: Michele Fasani / Unsplash
The old town of Verona, Italy
Photo: Isaac Maffeis / Unsplash
The old town of Verona, Italy
Photo: Joshua Kettle / Unsplash
Our picks

What we'd do in Verona

See and do

Before you go

Practical essentials for Italy

Money

Euro (EUR)

Language

Italian; English is spoken in hotels and tourist businesses but thins out quickly in smaller towns

Power

Type C/F/L, 230V 50Hz (Type L is the Italian three-pin)

Getting around

Frecciarossa and Italo high-speed trains link the major cities in a few hours; in town you buy a local paper ticket such as Rome's €1.50 BIT and validate it as you board.

Tipping

Service is included and tipping is uncommon — a few euros for genuinely good service is plenty, and the coperto on the bill is a cover charge, not a tip.

Tap water

Tap water is safe to drink everywhere, although restaurants will normally bring bottled.

Driving

Right-hand side; a UK or EU photocard licence is accepted, though hire companies commonly require an International Driving Permit as well.

Emergency

112 (single European number; the old 113, 115 and 118 route to it)

Country-level guidance, checked against official sources. Currency, fares and entry rules change — confirm anything time-critical before you travel.

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