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Lugano in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Lugano in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Lugano, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Lugano in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Lugano in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +16°C during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 14 rainy days in the month and around 163 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+16°C
Avg. max. temperature
-6°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
163 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lugano has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Lugano in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lugano for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +22°C during the day to a minimum of 0°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +18°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +18°C.

Is Lugano warm or cold in April?

Lugano is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +13°C to +16°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +3°C to +7°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Lugano:

Climate in Lugano in April

Lugano weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+13°C+16°C+20°C
Min. temperature
-9°C-6°C-3°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+31°C+31°C
Rainfall
94 mm163 mm201 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
65%67%71%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
974
Cloudy days
866
Rainy days
111416
Snowy days
310

April typically has worse weather conditions compared to March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +13°C to +16°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 94 mm to 163 mm. Humidity rises from 65% to 67%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in March to 7 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Lugano in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Lugano is gradually decreasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Lugano based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 50% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 106 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Lugano wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 213 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 48 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Lugano?

This is the weather in Lugano in April 2023:
1 April
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+19°C
2 April
☀️
+19°C
3 April
☀️
+19°C
4 April
🌧️
+13°C
5 April
☀️
+13°C
6 April
☀️
+13°C
7 April
🌧️
+15°C
8 April
☀️
+19°C
9 April
☀️
+17°C
10 April
☀️
+17°C
11 April
☀️
+20°C
12 April
☁️
+12°C
13 April
🌧️
+15°C
14 April
☀️
+18°C
15 April
☁️
+17°C
16 April
☀️
+20°C
17 April
☀️
+19°C
18 April
☁️
+20°C
19 April
☁️
+22°C
20 April
🌧️
+12°C
21 April
🌧️
+12°C
22 April
☁️
+19°C
23 April
🌧️
+19°C
24 April
☀️
+21°C
25 April
☀️
+20°C
26 April
☀️
+20°C
27 April
☀️
+20°C
28 April
☁️
+21°C
29 April
☁️
+22°C
30 April
🌧️
+18°C
In April 2023 Lugano had 16 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +12°C. The average humidity was 65%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Lugano climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Lugano in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+15°C) and the highest in 2022 (+20°C). The driest year was 2005 with only 806 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 3105 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lugano in April:

Is April a good time to visit Lugano?

It’s always a good time to visit Lugano, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Lugano in April?

April has mild temperatures in Lugano. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Lugano rainy in April?

Lugano is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Lugano in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lugano in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Switzerland

Check out the weather for other cities in Switzerland.

Monthly weather in Lugano

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lugano, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.