Lugano weather in October (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

Thinking of visiting Lugano in October? Check the weather first! Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, Lugano typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 16°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 9°C.

Precipitation

Lugano in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 192 mm for the month. Expect the heaviest rain of the year this month, often arriving in intense bursts. A poncho is essential for keeping dry. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 154 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Lugano. May, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lugano, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 192 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 154 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

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

Where to go in Switzerland in October

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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