The weather in December in the Lake Lugano

It's cold in December in the Lake Lugano with an average temperature of 8°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 11°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 3°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for the Lake Lugano, Italy. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 18°C in 2023, the Lake Lugano reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -6°C to a highest value of 10°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at the Lake Lugano is 8°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 83 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 13 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in December for the Lake Lugano

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the Lake Lugano. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Lake Lugano New York
Average temperature 8°C 9°C
Max. temperature 11°C 12°C
Min. temperature 0°C -5°C
Total precipitation 83 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 11 days 17 days
Total snowfall 13 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 6 days 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Lake Lugano with cold temps, averaging around 8°C during the day and nights around 2°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 9°C, with nights around 1°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Lake Lugano is around 9°C, while nighttime temps are about 2°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in the Lake Lugano, Italy. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in the Lake Lugano

Temperature in December in the Lake Lugano over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in the Lake Lugano, Italy. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in the Lake Lugano

Total precipitation in December in the Lake Lugano over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in the Lake Lugano

Snowfall in December in the Lake Lugano per year

Daily UV index in December in the Lake Lugano

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in the Lake Lugano, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in December in the Lake Lugano

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Average weather in the Lake Lugano by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Lake Lugano. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.