When to go · Lugano, Switzerland
Best Time to Visit Lugano
Aim for June, May and August: that's when Lugano's weather is at its best. The full month-by-month picture is below.
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June, May, August
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
September, February, March
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
October, November
Wettest is July (267mm)
Lugano weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°C / 48°F | 1°C / 34°F | 62mm | cold, some rain |
| Feb | 12°C / 54°F | 3°C / 37°F | 33mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Mar | 13°C / 55°F | 4°C / 39°F | 36mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Apr | 16°C / 61°F | 7°C / 45°F | 97mm | cool, some rain |
| MayBEST | 21°C / 70°F | 12°C / 54°F | 159mm | mild, wet |
| JunBEST | 26°C / 79°F | 17°C / 63°F | 149mm | warm, wet |
| Jul | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 66°F | 267mm | warm, very wet |
| AugBEST | 27°C / 81°F | 19°C / 66°F | 174mm | warm, wet |
| Sep | 23°C / 73°F | 16°C / 61°F | 192mm | warm, wet |
| Oct | 19°C / 66°F | 12°C / 54°F | 234mm | mild, very wet |
| Nov | 13°C / 55°F | 5°C / 41°F | 115mm | cool, some rain |
| Dec | 10°C / 50°F | 3°C / 37°F | 63mm | cool, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Lugano plans around the seasons for you.