Lugano weather in August (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

How is the weather in Lugano in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Lugano generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Lugano in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 180 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 247 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Lugano. May, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lugano, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 180 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 247 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 63% *  

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

Where to go in Switzerland in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Lugano in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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