Lugano Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Lugano experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in July to a chilly 6°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -1°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Lugano has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1721 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Lugano shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 192 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 71 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
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
almost clear and no rain clear and no rain almost clear and no rainForecast for Lugano
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Lugano in Switzerland
During the months of June, July, August and September 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 192 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 71 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 266 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.
