Lugano weather in August (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Lugano for August? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In August, Lugano usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 25°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 16°C.

Precipitation

Lugano in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 180 mm for the month. This month experiences about 15 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 247 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 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?

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.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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