Lugano, Switzerland experiences average highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 12 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records.
Lugano, Switzerland Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Lugano, Switzerland. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Apr–Sep At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 17°C / 10°C
Feels Like 17°C / 9°C
Rainy Days 12
Rainfall 137 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 73%
Wind Speed 8 km/h
Dew Point 9°C
Snow Days 6 days
Frost Days 5 days
Hottest Month
27°C
July
Avg Low19°C
Rain14days
Coldest Month
1°C
January
Avg High8°C
Rain7days
Driest Month
7days
January
Avg High8°C
Avg Low1°C
Windiest Month
9 km/h
April (Gusts 34)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, December due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:34
Daylight 15.7h
Sunset 21:18
Live conditions—
Lugano on the map · live conditions
Lugano, Switzerland
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Switzerland
- City
- Lugano
- Population
- 63.2K
- Coordinates
- 46.01°, 8.96°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 13 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 15 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 12 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 9°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 7 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 8°C / 1°C . Feb: 10°C / 3°C . Mar: 13°C / 5°C . Apr: 17°C / 8°C . May: 20°C / 12°C . Jun: 25°C / 16°C . Jul: 27°C / 19°C . Aug: 27°C / 19°C . Sep: 22°C / 15°C . Oct: 18°C / 12°C . Nov: 12°C / 6°C . Dec: 9°C / 3°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 53 mm. Feb: 66 mm. Mar: 102 mm. Apr: 133 mm. May: 185 mm. Jun: 185 mm. Jul: 163 mm. Aug: 189 mm. Sep: 153 mm. Oct: 211 mm. Nov: 132 mm. Dec: 72 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 70%. Feb: 71%. Mar: 69%. Apr: 67%. May: 74%. Jun: 74%. Jul: 71%. Aug: 72%. Sep: 75%. Oct: 78%. Nov: 77%. Dec: 74%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 8 km/h . Feb: 8 km/h . Mar: 8 km/h . Apr: 9 km/h . May: 8 km/h . Jun: 8 km/h . Jul: 8 km/h . Aug: 8 km/h . Sep: 7 km/h . Oct: 7 km/h . Nov: 8 km/h . Dec: 8 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 6h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 7h. Nov: 6h. Dec: 6h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 2. Mar: UV 3. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 2.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 9 days. Feb: 7 days. Mar: 6 days. Apr: 2 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 5 days. Dec: 6 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 12 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jun 2025 · 27°C | Jul · 27°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 2°C | Jan · 1°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 264 mm | Oct · 211 mm |
| Windiest month | Jul 2025 · 8 km/h | Apr · 9 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April
Good May best
Wet June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Wet November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 1°C | 6°C / -2°C | 7days (53 mm) Good | 6.3h Fair | 70% Muggy | 1.6 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 10°C / 3°C | 8°C / 0°C | 7days (66 mm) Good | 6.8h Fair | 71% Muggy | 2.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 13°C / 5°C | 11°C / 2°C | 10days (102 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 69% Muggy | 3.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| April | 17°C / 8°C | 16°C / 6°C | 12days (133 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 67% Muggy | 4.9 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| May best | 20°C / 12°C | 21°C / 11°C | 17days (185 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 5.8 High | Wet | View Details |
| June best | 25°C / 16°C | 28°C / 17°C | 16days (185 mm) Wet | 11.8h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 27°C / 19°C | 30°C / 21°C | 14days (163 mm) Wet | 12.3h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 27°C / 19°C | 30°C / 21°C | 14days (189 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 22°C / 15°C | 24°C / 16°C | 13days (153 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 75% Muggy | 4.5 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 18°C / 12°C | 18°C / 11°C | 11days (211 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 78% Humid | 2.7 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| November | 12°C / 6°C | 11°C / 4°C | 11days (132 mm) Wet | 5.7h Fair | 77% Humid | 2 Low | Fair | View Details |
| December | 9°C / 3°C | 7°C / 0°C | 7days (72 mm) Good | 5.5h Fair | 74% Muggy | 1.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Lugano are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Lugano, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Lugano is July, with average daytime highs of 27°C (81°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Lugano is January, with average overnight lows of 1°C (35°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Lugano is October, averaging 211mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Lugano runs through May, June, July, August, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Lugano.
Lugano receives approximately 104 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Lugano.
The least favorable months to visit Lugano are January, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Lugano is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Lugano is 73%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Lugano receives snow. Months with snowfall average 6 snow days and 10 cm (4 in) of accumulation, with about 5 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Lugano are 8 km/h (5 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 9 km/h (5 mph) (gusts up to 34 km/h / 21 mph).
Lugano averages 5 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 55%. The clearest skies occur in January.
The annual average dew point in Lugano is 9°C (48°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Lugano has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Lugano ranges from 9°C (48°F) to 17°C (63°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Lugano. It earns a climate score of 7.8/10 with Excellent.
For June in Lugano, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 25°C (78°F) and 16 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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