When is the best time to go to Lugano
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lugano, Switzerland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Lugano
Lugano weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lugano are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 67mm | 3.9hrs | 10.2hrs |
January is a reasonably dry month in Lugano and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lugano.
January is in the winter in Lugano and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Lugano with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 65mm | 4.6hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Lugano is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lugano.
February is in the winter in Lugano and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lugano with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 90mm | 5.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Lugano is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lugano.
March is in the spring in Lugano and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lugano with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 128mm | 5.8hrs | 14.5hrs |
Lugano's weather in April is typically cool and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lugano for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Lugano and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lugano with around 128mm 5 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 169mm | 6hrs | 16hrs |
May is a wet month in Lugano and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lugano.
May is in the spring in Lugano and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lugano with around 169mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 158mm | 7.1hrs | 10.2hrs |
Lugano's weather in June is typically mild and wet in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lugano, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Lugano and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 128mm | 8.2hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Lugano is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lugano, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Lugano and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lugano with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 158mm | 7.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Lugano is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lugano, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Lugano and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 135mm | 6.4hrs | 14.5hrs |
Lugano's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Lugano.
September is in the fall / autumn in Lugano and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lugano with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 128mm | 5.1hrs | 16hrs |
October is a wet month in Lugano and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lugano for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Lugano and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lugano with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 110mm | 3.8hrs | 10.2hrs |
The weather in November in Lugano is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lugano for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Lugano and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lugano with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 60mm | 3.8hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Lugano is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Lugano, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Lugano and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lugano with around 60mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Lugano weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | August | 23.5°C 74.3°F |
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