Average Monthly Sunshine in Lake Como

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lake Como receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Lake Como, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 284 hours of sunshine, while the less sunny days of January provide just 57 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1920 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.5 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Lake Como’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lake Como enjoys an average of 1920 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

June, Lake Como’s wettest month, receives 172 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 5°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.