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What’s the climate like in Lugano?

The current climate in Lugano features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 7°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Lugano in recent years was 35°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in January 2017.

On average, Lugano gets 1571 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 36 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Switzerland? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Zurich, Geneva, Valais, or explore other destinations in Switzerland.

Best time to visit Lugano?

The best time to visit Lugano for mild to warm weather is April up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Lugano.

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Climate Table of Lugano

The climate table of Lugano shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 7 9 12 15 20 24 27 25 21 16 11 8
Temp. min (°C) 0 1 3 6 11 15 17 16 13 9 5 1
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Precipitation (mm) 65 98 97 112 169 156 150 162 116 184 179 83
Snow (cm) 5,0 12 4,1 0,3 0,1 0 0 0 0 0 1,5 12
UV Index 3 4 6 7 7 8 8 7 6 4 3 3

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 17°C
  • Highest temperature: 27°C in July
  • Lowest temperature: 7°C in January
  • Precipitation*: 1571 mm per year, averaging 131 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 36 cm per year
  • Driest months: 65 mm in January, 83 mm in December and 97 mm in March
  • Wettest months: 184 mm in October, 179 mm in November and 169 mm in May

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

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Average Temperature per Month in Lugano

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Lugano, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Lugano, Switzerland,

Average Precipitation per Month in Lugano

This graph shows how much rainfall Lugano, Switzerland, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Lugano, Switzerland,

Average Snowfall per Month in Lugano

This graph shows how much snow Lugano, Switzerland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Lugano, Switzerland,

Average UV Index per Month in Lugano

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Lugano, Switzerland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Lugano, Switzerland,

Yearly Temperature in Lugano

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Lugano, Switzerland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Lugano, Switzerland,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Lugano

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Lugano, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Lugano, Switzerland,

Total Yearly Snowfall in Lugano

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Lugano, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Lugano, Switzerland,

Weather experiences in Lugano

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Average Weather in Lugano by Month

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