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When is the best time to visit Lugano?
In general the best time to visit Lugano is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +27°C in July and it has 7 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Lugano in different months
This is the average weather in Lugano for each month based on historic data:
March, June, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +27°C during July.
In January, February, April, May, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 86 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 213 mm in October.
Climate in Lugano
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Lugano for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +23°C | +24°C | +27°C | +31°C | +31°C | +36°C | +36°C | +36°C | +30°C | +29°C | +21°C | +19°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +7°C | +8°C | +13°C | +16°C | +20°C | +24°C | +27°C | +26°C | +22°C | +17°C | +11°C | +7°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -16°C | -15°C | -9°C | -6°C | -3°C | +3°C | +8°C | +6°C | +5°C | -3°C | -10°C | -11°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 74 | 70 | 65 | 67 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 72 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 76 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 48 | 52 | 94 | 163 | 201 | 178 | 166 | 180 | 191 | 213 | 167 | 68 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 23 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 7 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Lugano during the whole year:
The hottest month in Lugano is July with average maximum temperature going up to +27°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -1°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Lugano looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Lugano is October with average humidity going up to 80%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 65%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Lugano during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 9 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 94 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 14 rainy days and 213 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Lugano during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 7 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lugano:
What is the hottest month in Lugano?
The hottest month in Lugano is July with average maximum temperature of +27°C.
What is the coldest month in Lugano?
The coldest month in Lugano is January with minimum temperatures of -1°C.
Is Lugano worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Lugano could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Lugano?
if you're looking to visit Lugano when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, May, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 48 mm of rain.
Other cities in Switzerland
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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.