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Lake Como Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Lake Como is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Lake Como, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in July to a chilly 5°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -3°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Lake Como experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1834 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Lake Como, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 205 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 71 mm over 12 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Lake Como Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Lake Como, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.9 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Como, Italy (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Como, Italy (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Forecast for Lake Como

Sat   Dec 21
11°C | 6°C
NE 1 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
12°C | 6°C
SE 1 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
11°C | 6°C
N 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Lake Como in Italy

During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Lake Como?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lake Como?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lake Como?
    June tops the wettest month list with 205 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lake Como?
    January is the driest month with 71 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Lake Como?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 284 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.