Lugano Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Lugano is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in July to a chilly 6°C (43°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 16°C (61°F) in July to around -1°C (30°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Lugano has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1721 mm (68 in) of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Lugano shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, the wettest month, with an average of 192 mm (7.6 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 71 mm (2.8 in) of snow/rainfall over 12 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Lugano Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Lugano serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 3.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Lugano.

The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 75%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year