Lugano weather in September (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

How is September weather typically in Lugano? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In September, Lugano usually has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 21°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Lugano in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 189 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 198 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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 Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 189 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage 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 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?

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.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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