Yearly weather and climate in Lugano, Switzerland
The yearly weather in Lugano runs from around 1°C in January to 28°C in August. January is the driest month at 6 rainy days; May the wettest at 17. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.
Sunshine
Expect up to 12.9 hours of clear skies in Jul, but only 5.3 hours in Dec. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
It rains the most in Oct (259mm over 13 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 8°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Lugano, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 949°135°6Jan
- 1254°338°6Feb
- 1356°440°9Mar
- 1762°745°9Apr
- 2169°1254°17May
- 2577°1662°16Jun
- 2882°1967°15Jul
- 2883°1967°12Aug
- 2373°1560°14Sep
- 1865°1253°13Oct
- 1355°541°9Nov
- 949°337°9Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Jan is typically driest at 6 days (49mm); May the wettest at 17 days (220mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°C | 1°C | 6 | 49mm |
| Feb | 12°C | 3°C | 6 | 66mm |
| Mar | 13°C | 4°C | 9 | 115mm |
| Apr | 17°C | 7°C | 9 | 104mm |
| May | 21°C | 12°C | 17 | 220mm |
| Jun | 25°C | 16°C | 16 | 176mm |
| Jul | 28°C | 19°C | 15 | 205mm |
| Aug | 28°C | 19°C | 12 | 195mm |
| Sep | 23°C | 15°C | 14 | 217mm |
| Oct | 18°C | 12°C | 13 | 259mm |
| Nov | 13°C | 5°C | 9 | 78mm |
| Dec | 9°C | 3°C | 9 | 81mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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