Lugano weather in September (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

How is the weather in Lugano in September? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In September, Lugano generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Lugano in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 189 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 198 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 189 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 198 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57% *  
* Data from: Locarno, Switzerland (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in September

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in September 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 September?

For visitors traveling to Lugano, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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