Lugano weather in April (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Lugano this April? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During April, Lugano usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 16°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 6°C.

Precipitation

Lugano in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 154 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 196 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lugano climate page with graphs.

 

Lugano, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 154 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Sunshine 196 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Locarno, Switzerland (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in April

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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