Lugano at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,360 h
- Rain a year
- 1,467 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 284 m
Climate in Lugano
Lugano has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year, Lugano is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – October
What is the weather like in Lugano in October?
In October, Lugano 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 11 rainy days and 177 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lugano.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 1 min07:39 – 18:40
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Zurich
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %97 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %51 %
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 Lugano
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 4.8 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Lugano, 44 % 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.
Rain in Lugano: 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, Lugano has about 11 rainy days with 177 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° | 0° | 4.9 h | 8 | 68 |
| FebruaryFeb | 38 | 9° | 0° | 5.9 h | 7 | 70 |
| MarchMar | 60 | 13° | 3° | 7.0 h | 9 | 89 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 16° | 6° | 7.1 h | 11 | 129 |
| MayMay | 73 | 20° | 11° | 7.3 h | 14 | 156 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 25° | 16° | 8.3 h | 12 | 128 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 27° | 18° | 8.9 h | 11 | 110 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 26° | 18° | 7.9 h | 12 | 142 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 22° | 14° | 6.5 h | 10 | 133 |
| OctoberOct | 70 | 17° | 10° | 4.8 h | 11 | 177 |
| NovemberNov | 38 | 11° | 5° | 4.4 h | 11 | 184 |
| DecemberDec | 28 | 7° | 1° | 4.4 h | 7 | 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)
46.01° N, 8.96° E · 284 m · Europe/Zurich
Best time to visit Lugano
The best time to visit Lugano is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from June to October. Rain is most frequent in May; the wettest month is November with 184 mm.
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lugano for you.
Your best months: May – June, 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 – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May
12 or more rainy days
Lugano month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January7° · 5 h
In January, Lugano is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 68 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lugano.
Lugano in January38February9° · 6 h
In February, Lugano is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 70 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lugano.
Lugano in February60March13° · 7 h
In March, Lugano 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 89 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Lugano.
Lugano in March74April16° · 7 h
In April, Lugano is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 129 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Lugano.
Lugano in April73May20° · 7 h
In May, Lugano is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 156 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lugano.
Lugano in May81June25° · 8 h
In June, Lugano is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 128 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Lugano.
Lugano in June85July27° · 9 h
In July, Lugano is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 110 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Lugano.
Lugano in July80August26° · 8 h
In August, Lugano is warm: daytime highs average 26 °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 142 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Lugano.
Lugano in August79September22° · 7 h
In September, Lugano 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 133 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Lugano.
Lugano in September70October17° · 5 h
In October, Lugano 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 11 rainy days and 177 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lugano.
Lugano in October38November11° · 4 h
In November, Lugano is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 184 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lugano.
Lugano in November28December7° · 4 h
In December, Lugano is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 79 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lugano.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 920 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 Lugano
When is the best time to visit Lugano?
The best time to visit Lugano 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 Lugano?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Lugano?
Rain is most frequent in May; the wettest month is November with 184 mm. The driest month is January with 68 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lugano get?
Lugano gets around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.9 hours a day; in November there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Lugano in?
Lugano uses the time zone Europe/Zurich: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lugano?
A nonstop flight from London to Lugano takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 920 km.
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