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Lugano in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Lugano in November 2024

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Lugano in November, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +11°C during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 167 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

☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-10°C
Min.
+21°C
Max.
167 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lugano has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Lugano in November

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

Going from a maximum of +18°C during the day to a minimum of -1°C during the night, the temperature in November averages around +13°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +12°C to +5°C.

Is Lugano warm or cold in November?

Lugano is typically cool in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +17°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +9°C to +4°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

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

Climate in Lugano in November

Lugano weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+17°C+11°C+7°C
Min. temperature
-3°C-10°C-11°C
Max. temperature
+29°C+21°C+19°C
Rainfall
213 mm167 mm68 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
80%78%76%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1016 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
456
Cloudy days
111113
Rainy days
14127
Snowy days
025

November weather is still as ok as in October. It’s getting colder in November. From +17°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +11°C. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 213 mm to 167 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in November, from 4 to 5.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Lugano in November 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 November, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Lugano based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 83% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 151 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 38 mm, which is moderate rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 25 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how November 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during November in Lugano based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in November, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 2 mm.

Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last November in Lugano?

This is the weather in Lugano in November 2023:
1 November
🌫️
+12°C
2 November
🌧️
+11°C
3 November
🌧️
+16°C
4 November
🌧️
+10°C
5 November
☀️
+14°C
6 November
☀️
+13°C
7 November
🌧️
+12°C
8 November
☀️
+14°C
9 November
🌧️
+8°C
10 November
🌧️
+11°C
11 November
☀️
+14°C
12 November
☀️
+12°C
13 November
☀️
+14°C
14 November
🌧️
+16°C
15 November
☀️
+18°C
16 November
🌧️
+13°C
17 November
☀️
+15°C
18 November
☀️
+15°C
19 November
☀️
+13°C
20 November
☀️
+12°C
21 November
☀️
+16°C
22 November
☀️
+16°C
23 November
☀️
+13°C
24 November
☀️
+14°C
25 November
☀️
+9°C
26 November
☀️
+12°C
27 November
☀️
+8°C
28 November
☀️
+13°C
29 November
☀️
+10°C
30 November
🌧️
+5°C
In November 2023 Lugano had 20 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in November?

Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Lugano in November 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 November:

Is November a good time to visit Lugano?

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

Can you sunbathe in Lugano in November?

Not really, November is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Lugano rainy in November?

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

Is it sunny in Lugano in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lugano in November, 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.