Lugano weather in November (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

Planning a trip to Lugano in November? This guide provides all the details you need.

In November, Lugano typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 4°C.

Lugano in November falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 111 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, November may not be the ideal month to visit Lugano. 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 November

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 188 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 111 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 49% *  
* Data from: Locarno, Switzerland (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in November

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

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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 November?

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 in November.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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