Como, Lake Como at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,450 h
- Rain a year
- 1,358 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 201 m
Climate in Como, Lake Como
Como, Lake Como has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,450 hours of sunshine a year, Como, Lake Como is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – October
What is the weather like in Como, Lake Como in October?
In October, Como, Lake Como is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 137 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Como, Lake Como.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 1 min07:39 – 18:40
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %55 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Como, Lake Como
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.9 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Como, Lake Como, 45 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Como, Lake Como
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Como, Lake Como: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Como, Lake Como has about 10 rainy days with 137 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29 | 7° | −1° | 4.9 h | 8 | 69 |
| FebruaryFeb | 40 | 9° | 0° | 5.9 h | 7 | 70 |
| MarchMar | 63 | 13° | 3° | 7.2 h | 9 | 85 |
| AprilApr | 79 | 17° | 7° | 7.4 h | 11 | 114 |
| MayMay | 76 | 21° | 11° | 7.7 h | 13 | 139 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 26° | 16° | 8.8 h | 12 | 121 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 28° | 18° | 9.5 h | 12 | 111 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 27° | 18° | 8.4 h | 12 | 146 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 22° | 14° | 7.0 h | 10 | 126 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 17° | 10° | 4.9 h | 10 | 137 |
| NovemberNov | 38 | 11° | 4° | 4.3 h | 11 | 161 |
| DecemberDec | 27 | 7° | 0° | 4.3 h | 8 | 79 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
45.81° N, 9.08° E · 201 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Como, Lake Como
The best time to visit Como, Lake Como is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from June to July and from September to October. Rain is most frequent in May and in August; the wettest month is November with 161 mm.
Como, Lake Como through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Como, Lake Como in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Como, Lake Como in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 26–28 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Como, Lake Como in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 11–22 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Como, Lake Como in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–9 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Como, Lake Como for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Jun – Jul, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, Aug
12 or more rainy days
Como, Lake Como month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January7° · 5 h
In January, Como, Lake Como is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 69 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Como, Lake Como.
Como, Lake Como in January40February9° · 6 h
In February, Como, Lake Como is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Como, Lake Como.
Como, Lake Como in February63March13° · 7 h
In March, Como, Lake Como is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Como, Lake Como.
Como, Lake Como in March79April17° · 7 h
In April, Como, Lake Como is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Como, Lake Como.
Como, Lake Como in April76May21° · 8 h
In May, Como, Lake Como is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 139 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Como, Lake Como.
Como, Lake Como in May83June26° · 9 h
In June, Como, Lake Como is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Como, Lake Como.
Como, Lake Como in June77July28° · 10 h
In July, Como, Lake Como is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 111 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Como, Lake Como.
Como, Lake Como in July78August27° · 8 h
In August, Como, Lake Como is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 146 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Como, Lake Como.
Como, Lake Como in August80September22° · 7 h
In September, Como, Lake Como is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 126 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Como, Lake Como.
Como, Lake Como in September73October17° · 5 h
In October, Como, Lake Como is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 137 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Como, Lake Como.
Como, Lake Como in October38November11° · 4 h
In November, Como, Lake Como is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 161 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Como, Lake Como.
Como, Lake Como in November27December7° · 4 h
In December, Como, Lake Como is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Como, Lake Como.
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Como vs. Lugano
In October the holiday weather in Como and Lugano is about equally good (score 73 vs. 70). During the day it is about as warm in Lugano as in Como.
| in October | Como | Lugano |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 73 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 11 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Como, Lake Como ranks 7 of 24 destinations in this country.
- Palermo24°23°83
- 2Naples21°22°78
- 3Venice18°19°77
- 4Rome21°77
- 5Sirmione18°76
- 6Cagliari23°22°76
- 7ComoThis page17°73
- 8Florence19°73
Planning a trip to Como, Lake Como
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 940 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Como, Lake Como
When is the best time to visit Como, Lake Como?
The best time to visit Como, Lake Como is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Como, Lake Como?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Como, Lake Como?
Rain is most frequent in May and in August; the wettest month is November with 161 mm. The driest month is January with 69 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Como, Lake Como get?
Como, Lake Como gets around 2,450 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.5 hours a day; in November there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Como, Lake Como in?
Como, Lake Como uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Como, Lake Como?
A nonstop flight from London to Como, Lake Como takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 940 km.
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