Lugano Weather in August

What's the weather like in Lugano (Ticino) in August 2024?

The climate in Lugano during August can be summarized as mild and wet.

August is in the summer in Lugano and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

Lugano weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.2°C 72°F
Nightly temperature 13.4°C 56.1°F
Average temperature 17.8°C 64°F
Daily sunshine 7.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 158 mm 6.2 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 23.5°C 74.4°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 5.4kph 3 mph

On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lugano with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Lugano

Lugano average temperature in August

August rainfall

Lugano average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Lugano average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lugano in August 2024.

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Lugano weather stats

Lugano weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.1°C 73.6°F
Driest month: December 60mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: July 8.2hrs
Coldest month: January 3.4°C 38.1°F
Wettest month: May 169mm 6.7ins
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