Best time to go to Lugano Average weather of Lugano, Switzerland

When is the best time to go to Lugano?

When is the best time to go to Lugano? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Lugano are May, June, July, August and September
On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
January is the coldest month of the year
The rainiest months are May, August and November

Annual weather in Lugano

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Weather details in Lugano month by month

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January February March April May June July August September October November December

Weather and climate in Lugano

Lugano enjoys a subarctic climate (severe winter, no dry season and cool summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Lugano is 63°F (ranging from 45°F in january to 83°F in july). Annual rainfall is 42.7in, with a minimum of 1.7in in january and a maximum of 5.4in in november.

From january to march the climate is very unfavorable. the thermometer goes up to 54°F°C and it rains about 2.4in each month.
In april the climate is passable, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 47°F.
Between may and october the climate is beautiful. the thermometer goes up to 63°F°C.
Between november and december the climate is very bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 31°F and you can expect to have 2.2in of rainfall/month during this period.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Lugano

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Lugano: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Lugano

Find out when Lugano has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Lugano

Very low season in Lugano
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and November.
Low season in Lugano
The months with low numbers of tourists are: October and December.
High season in Lugano
The number of visitors to Lugano is high in: April, May, June and September.
Peak season in Lugano
The largest number of tourists visiting Lugano is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Lugano month by month

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Average prices of hotels in Lugano month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Lugano. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Lugano

On average, it costs $ 87 per day to hire a car in Lugano. This price varies by $ 76 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 61 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 136.