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Desenzano del Garda, Italy

Lombardy · Italy

Desenzano del Garda is a small city in Lombardy, Italy with a population of 22,665. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

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22,665 Population 744/sq mi density
220 ft Elevation 67 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
55.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$28,826 Median Income
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Overall
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Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$28,826 median income, 10.2% unemployment

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Full City Profile

People

Population22,665
Density744/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$28,826
Unemployment10.2%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain55.0 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Population22,665
Population Density744 / sq mi
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Coordinates45.4713°, 10.5356°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceLombardy
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation55.0 inches (1,397 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$28,826

About Desenzano del Garda

Desenzano del Garda is a small city in Italy (Lombardy) with a population of 22,665. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Desenzano del Garda is $28,826, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,700 business establishments.

Income: Desenzano del Garda vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$28,826
62% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)1,700

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Desenzano del Garda

Desenzano del Garda has an average annual temperature of 14°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.1°C), the coldest is Jan (2.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 927 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.8°C / 37°F -1° / 6.5° 56.3
Feb 4.9°C / 41°F 0.3° / 9.5° 63.0
Mar 9°C / 48°F 3.6° / 14.5° 57.6
Apr 13.8°C / 57°F 8.3° / 19.4° 83.6
May 18.1°C / 65°F 12.4° / 23.8° 90.9
Jun 22.7°C / 73°F 17.2° / 28.2° 78.8
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 19.2° / 31° 61.6
Aug 24.2°C / 76°F 18.5° / 30° 81.5
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 15° / 25.7° 74.7
Oct 14.6°C / 58°F 10° / 19.2° 81.7
Nov 8.9°C / 48°F 5.5° / 12.3° 120.6
Dec 3.3°C / 38°F -0.3° / 6.9° 76.2
Desenzano del Garda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above Italy avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area30.5 sq mi (78.9 km²)
Population Density744/sq mi
Coordinates45.4713°N, 10.5356°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above Italy avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,321 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.7 on May 20, 2025.

May 20, 2012 4 km NNE of Massa Finalese, Italy M6.0 85 km
May 29, 2012 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy M5.8 81 km
May 29, 2012 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy M5.5 75 km
Oct 15, 1996 2 km N of Correggio, Italy M5.4 78 km
Sep 14, 2003 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy M5.3 146 km
Jun 21, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M5.2 150 km
Jun 3, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M5.1 71 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M5.1 74 km
Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 149 km
May 20, 2012 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy M5.0 103 km
Jan 27, 2012 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy M5.0 117 km
May 20, 2012 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy M4.9 81 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 126 km
Jan 25, 2012 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy M4.9 69 km
Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 48 km
Jul 17, 2011 0 km W of Sermide, Italy M4.9 79 km
Jan 25, 2013 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy M4.9 145 km
May 20, 2012 3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy M4.8 94 km
May 29, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M4.8 71 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M4.8 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 102 km
1868 LAKE GARDA Earthquake 29 km
1624 DELTA OF THE PO Earthquake 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Desenzano del Garda has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 37°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Desenzano del Garda

Institution Type Founded Website
Università degli Studi di Milano - Palazzo Feltrinelli University

Schools in Desenzano del Garda

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo Bagatta (depedance)
Istituto tecnico e Professionale Bazoli-Polo
Istituto Alberghiero Caterina De Medici
Scuola primaria Luigi Laini
Liceo statale Girolamo Bagatta
Istituto Comprensivo II Trebeschi
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Radio Stations near Desenzano del Garda

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Viva FM adult contemporary, entertainment MP3 128 kbps
Radio Onda d'urto MP3 80 kbps
Radio 60 70 80 1960s, 1970s AAC 48 kbps
rete radio azzurra MP3 128 kbps
TeleRadio1 italian pop, italo disco MP3 128 kbps
Radio Classica Bresciana AAC+
Radio Verona pop, sport AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Retebusa 80s, classic hits MP3 128 kbps
Studioradio MP3 320 kbps
StudioRadio - The Vintage Station adult contemporary, classic hits MP3 320 kbps
Radio Santa Teresa catholic, christian MP3
Radio 60-70-80 classic hits 60s 70a 80s AAC 48 kbps
Rigiriamo Web Radio 80s, 90s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Studio Verona adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Radio Adige classic hits, local news MP3
Radio Alfa Lombardia pop MP3
Stereo Carpi 2000s, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Desenzano del Garda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Botanical Garden André Heller
Castello Scaligero
Civica raccolta d'arte
d'Annunzio Eroe
d'Annunzio Segreto
Fisherman’s house
Future site of "Museum Of The War That Never Happened"
Galleria Bosio
Il Divino Infante
Il Museo della Carta
Il Vittoriale degli Italiani
M.A.S. 96
MarteS Museo d'arte Sorlini
MAST Museo Arte Storia Territorio
Mu.Sa.
Mulino Fenotti
Musei Mazzucchelli
Museo "L'automobile è femmina"
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico dell'Alto Mantovano
Museo Archeologico della Valle Sabbia
Museo Casa del Podestà
Museo civico archeologico della Valtenesi
Museo Civico Archeologico Giovanni Rambotti
Museo civico Goffredo Bellini
Museo civico ornitologico Gustavo Adolfo Carlotto
Museo del Divino Infante
Museo del Garda
Museo del lavoro
Museo del Marmo
Museo del Risorgimento di Solferino e San Martino
Museo del Vino
Museo della Cultura Popolare
Museo della Palazzina Storica
Museo della Pesca
Museo Etnografico Böta vià niènt
Museo Etnografico Madre Maria Domenica Mantovani
Museo Giacomo Bergomi
Museo Grotte di Catullo
Museo Internazionale della Croce Rossa
Museo Lechi
Museo Pedrotti-Cantoni
Museo Risorgimentale di Solferino
Museo Sisan
Museo Storico del Risorgimento, Agostino Bianchi
Olive Oil Museum
Piccola Caprera
Pinacoteca Internazionale dell’Età Evolutiva Aldo Cibaldi
Prioria
Rocca di Solferino
Villa Mazzucchelli

Libraries in Desenzano del Garda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibioteca Comunale Palazzo Pastore0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica di Nuvolera0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Giovanni Treccani degli Alfieri" di Montichiari0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Alda Merini0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Bardolino - Villa Carrara Bottagisio0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Affi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Botticino Libero Dordoni0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Calvagese della Riviera0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Castenedolo0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Castenedolo0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Gargnano0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Gavardo0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Isorella0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Lonato del Garda0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Nave0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Nave0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Rezzato0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Roverbella0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Salò0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Elio Caldera di Prevalle0.0
Biblioteca comunale Primo Levi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Valeggio0.0
Biblioteca di Muscoline0.0
Biblioteca Flavio Emer0.0
Biblioteca Lino Monchieri0.0
Casa della cultura0.0
Giunti al Punti librerie0.0
Villa Brunati0.0

Farmers Markets in Desenzano del Garda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercatino antiquariato ogni quarta domenica del mese
Mercato del Venerdì
Mercato del Venerdì
Mercato il sabato mattina
Mercato Lunedì mattina
Piazza Alessandro Schena

Hotels in Desenzano del Garda

26 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acquaviva
Admiral Hotel Villa Erme
Albergo Enrichetta
Estée
Giardinetto
Hotel Astoria
Hotel Aurora
Hotel Benaco
Hotel Bonotto
Hotel Desenzano
Hotel europa
Hotel Flora
Hotel Nazionale
Hotel Palazzo Del Garda
Hotel Piroscafo
Hotel Tripoli
Hotel Villa Maria
Hotel Villa Rosa
Lido International
Oliveto
Piccola Vela Hotel
Plaza
Primavera
Splendid Mayer
Villa Lilla
Vittorio

Restaurants in Desenzano del Garda

50 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Fattore
Alessi
Alla Stella
Animo Pizza
Annie's Piadineria artigianale
Autogrill
Autogrill
Bruschetteria Nose
Cappelletti
Cartapaglia Pizza & Gin
Davidone
El Ponte
Esplanade
FAM, Bar & Grill
Kapperi
La Lepre
la taverna del Garda
La Taverna del Lago
Li Bissa
Linus
Lo spiedo di Zio Alfred
Molin 22
Monte Corno
Osteria Romana
Osteria Sapore di Vino
Pizzeria d'asporto Il Tagliere
Pizzeria San Benedetto
Pizzeria Teatro Alberti
Primavera al Lago
Ristorante con Pizzeria Colomba
Ristorante Gattolardo
Ristorante il Bagattino
Ristorante pizzeria al Portico
Ristorante pizzeria Arpège
Ristorante Pizzeria Desenzanino
Ristorante Pizzeria Garda
Ristorante Pizzeria Le terrazze
Roadhouse
rose & sapori
Rossi&Rossi
Santa Pizza
Spritz & Burger
Sushiko
Tramvai Massadrino
Trattoria da Renato
Trattoria dal Molin
Trattoria dell'Abate
VIVI café
Yumi Sushi Experience
Zen

Cafes in Desenzano del Garda

13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agorà
Bacco Tabacco
Bar Bosio
Bar di stazione
BarRio_58
caffè città
Caffé San Giuda
Caffitaly
Chiosco Nuevo
Dolce Caffé
Dom Café
RistoBar Pasticceria e Pizza
Ristorante Sottovento

Cinemas in Desenzano del Garda

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Paolo VI

Theatres in Desenzano del Garda

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Alberti

Castles in Desenzano del Garda

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello di Desenzano del Garda

Zoos in Desenzano del Garda

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Collina di Matilde

Train Stations in Desenzano del Garda

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione

Gas Stations in Desenzano del Garda

15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eni
Eni
Eni
Eni
Esso
Esso
Esso
Esso
IES
IP
Ip
IP
IP
IT #9725874861
Q8

Banks in Desenzano del Garda

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allianz
Banca Polopare di Verona
Banca popolare di Verona
Banco BPM
Intesa Sanpaolo
Mediobanca Premier
Sparkasse - Cassa di Risparmio di Bolzano

Shopping Malls in Desenzano del Garda

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Complesso Commerciale Le Vele

Golf Courses in Desenzano del Garda

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Borgo Machetto Country Club

Breweries in Desenzano del Garda

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Benaco70
Luppolajo

Stadiums & Teams in Desenzano del Garda

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Desenzano del Garda

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Prà Alpesina 0.0 $0
Brentonico 0.0 $0
Monte Pora 0.0 $0
Folgaria 0.0 $0
Borno 0.0 $0
Spiazzi di Gromo 0.0 $0
Colere 0.0 $0
Nuova Lizzola 0.0 $0
Monte Bondone 0.0 $0
Aprica 0.0 $0
Paganella 0.0 $0

Airports Near Desenzano del Garda

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo AirportVRNLarge Airport
Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio AirportVBSMedium Airport
Ghedi Air BaseMedium Airport
Parma AirportPMFMedium Airport
Trento-Mattarello AirportMedium Airport
Ali del Po Private AirfieldSmall Airport
AliLafer AirfieldSmall Airport
Aquile Randagie AirfieldSmall Airport
Arcadia AirfieldSmall Airport
Azzanello AirfieldSmall Airport
Balbido Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Banda Bassotti AirfieldSmall Airport
Bedizzole AirfieldSmall Airport
Bigarello Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Blue Devil Centre AirfieldSmall Airport
Cà del Conte AirfieldSmall Airport
Că Mantovane AirfieldSmall Airport
Caiolo Sondrio AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di Volo AlivenetaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo CamporeSmall Airport
Campo di Volo CarzetoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo PellizzarioSmall Airport
Carpi-Budrione AirfieldSmall Airport
Carzago Riviera AirfieldSmall Airport
Casa Bianca Model AirfieldSmall Airport
Ceresara AirfieldSmall Airport
Corry's AirfieldSmall Airport
Cremona-Migliaro AirfieldSmall Airport
Creva Air Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Curtatone City San Silvestro AirfieldSmall Airport
Curtatone Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Dosolo AirfieldSmall Airport
I Quattro Cantoni AirfieldSmall Airport
La Fenice AirfieldSmall Airport
La Torretta AirfieldSmall Airport
La Zappaglia AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Panizze AirfieldSmall Airport
Mantova Nord AirfieldSmall Airport
Medole AirfieldSmall Airport
Obiettivo Volare AeroclubSmall Airport
Pradelle AirfieldSmall Airport
Ronzo-Chienis Paraglider FieldSmall Airport
San Felice AirfieldSmall Airport
San Paolo AirfieldSmall Airport
San Sisto di Poviglio AirfieldSmall Airport
Santa Lucia AirfieldSmall Airport
Skydive Iseo AirfieldSmall Airport
Tabularia AirfieldSmall Airport
Valeggio sul Mincio AirfieldSmall Airport
Vallecamonica AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Desenzano del Garda

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Rivoltella

Churches & Religious Organizations in Desenzano del Garda

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa
Chiesa di San Biagio
Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo
Chiesa di Santa Maria
Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena
Sant'Angela Merici

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Rome

🇮🇹 About Italy

Capital Rome
Population 60,431,283
Area 301,230 km²
GDP (USD) $2,316,727,999,333
GDP per capita $39,277
HDI 0.906
Life expectancy 83.7 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 69.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Italian, Catalan
Calling code +39
TLD .it
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Italy

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Capodanno
Jan 6 Epiphany Epifania
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pasqua
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunedì dell'Angelo
Apr 25 Liberation Day Festa della Liberazione
May 1 International Workers Day Festa del Lavoro
May 25 Whit Monday Lunedì di Pentecoste
Jun 2 Republic Day Festa della Repubblica
Aug 15 Assumption Day Ferragosto o Assunzione
Oct 4 St. Francis of Assisi's Day San Francesco d'Assisi
Nov 1 All Saints Day Tutti i santi
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Immacolata Concezione
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natale
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Santo Stefano

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Frequently Asked Questions About Desenzano del Garda

What is the population of Desenzano del Garda?

Desenzano del Garda has a population of 22,665 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 744 people per square mile, spread across 30.5 square miles.

Is Desenzano del Garda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,826, 62% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Desenzano del Garda?

Desenzano del Garda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 55.0 inches.

How is the job market in Desenzano del Garda?

The job market in Desenzano del Garda faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,700 business establishments in the area.

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