When to go
The Best Time to Visit Lugano
Month-by-month climate data for Lugano, Switzerland — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
April–October. Italian-Swiss climate stays mild from spring through autumn; July–August can be hot.
Warmest in Lugano: Jul (28°C / 82°F) · Coolest: Jan (9°C / 48°F) · Wettest: May (~17 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Lugano climate, month by month
January
9° / 1°C
~6 rain days
Fair
February
12° / 3°C
~6 rain days
Good
March
13° / 4°C
~9 rain days
Good
April
17° / 7°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
May
20° / 12°C
~17 rain days
Good
June
25° / 16°C
~16 rain days
Good
July
28° / 19°C
~15 rain days
Good
August
28° / 19°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
September
23° / 15°C
~14 rain days
Good
October
18° / 11°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
November
13° / 5°C
~9 rain days
Good
December
9° / 2°C
~9 rain days
Fair
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