The region: Lugano region
Lugano region (Ticino): the weather above is computed at the centre of the region (350 m). Below you will find the forecasts for the 45 municipalities, 0 ski resorts, 1 lakes and 3 passes or summits within 12 km — the terrain makes the weather vary a lot from one valley to the next: use the page of the exact place.
Climate of Lugano region: 1991–2020 normals
In Lugano region (350 m), the mean annual temperature is 12.5 °C. The warmest month is July (22.1 °C on average) and the coldest January (3.5 °C). About 1590 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in May (180 mm) with a minimum in February (62 mm). The sun shines for about 2139 hours a year, mostly in July (263 h). On average there are 22 frost days and 12 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 30.7 °C and the absolute minimum −2.8 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Sunshine (h) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.5 °C | 14.0 °C | −2.8 °C | 66 | 125 | 8 | 0 |
| Feb | 4.7 °C | 15.5 °C | −2.4 °C | 62 | 143 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 8.5 °C | 21.2 °C | 0.2 °C | 77 | 193 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 11.8 °C | 23.3 °C | 3.3 °C | 140 | 184 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 15.9 °C | 26.9 °C | 7.4 °C | 180 | 202 | 0 | 4 |
| Jun | 19.9 °C | 30.1 °C | 11.1 °C | 174 | 231 | 0 | 16 |
| Jul | 22.1 °C | 30.7 °C | 13.1 °C | 160 | 263 | 0 | 25 |
| Aug | 21.6 °C | 30.6 °C | 13.0 °C | 160 | 247 | 0 | 23 |
| Sep | 17.5 °C | 26.3 °C | 9.3 °C | 167 | 194 | 0 | 6 |
| Oct | 12.9 °C | 21.9 °C | 4.9 °C | 152 | 143 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov | 8.0 °C | 16.8 °C | 0.7 °C | 169 | 106 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 4.2 °C | 14.0 °C | −2.6 °C | 81 | 108 | 6 | 0 |
| Year | 12.5 °C | 30.7 °C | −2.8 °C | 1590 | 2139 | 22 | 75 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Lugano (1 km, 273 m), Monte Generoso (10 km, 1600 m), Stabio (17 km, 351 m), adjusted to the elevation of Lugano region (350 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Municipalities in the region
- Sorengo 1 km · 352 m
- Paradiso 1 km · 309 m
- Massagno 2 km · 380 m
- Savosa 2 km · 414 m
- Porza 2 km · 490 m
- Muzzano 3 km · 323 m
- Vezia 3 km · 333 m
- Collina d'Oro 3 km · 297 m
- Bioggio 3 km · 299 m
- Lugano 4 km · 311 m
- Grancia 4 km · 310 m
- Cureglia 4 km · 420 m
- Canobbio 4 km · 407 m
- Cademario 4 km · 885 m
- Comano 4 km · 565 m
- Agno 4 km · 277 m
- Manno 4 km · 334 m
- Cadempino 4 km · 314 m
- Melide 4 km · 411 m
- Gravesano 5 km · 366 m
- Magliaso 5 km · 287 m
- Vernate 5 km · 663 m
- Bissone 6 km · 440 m
- Origlio 6 km · 425 m
- Arogno 6 km · 686 m
- Neggio 6 km · 403 m
- Lamone 6 km · 408 m
- Ponte Capriasca 6 km · 411 m
- Aranno 6 km · 804 m
- Bedano 6 km · 435 m
- Caslano 6 km · 278 m
- Pura 7 km · 527 m
- Torricella-Taverne 7 km · 341 m
- Val Mara 7 km · 291 m
- Vico Morcote 8 km · 548 m
- Morcote 8 km · 626 m
- Capriasca 8 km · 364 m
- Lema 8 km · 569 m
- Tresa 9 km · 482 m
- Brusino Arsizio 9 km · 359 m
- Alto Malcantone 9 km · 1388 m
- Castel San Pietro 10 km · 548 m
- Riva San Vitale 10 km · 537 m
- Mendrisio 11 km · 308 m
- Mezzovico-Vira 11 km · 734 m
🌊 Lakes
- Lake Lugano 271 m
⛰️ Passes and summits
- Monte San Salvatore 912 m
- Monte Brè 925 m
- Monte Generoso 1701 m
📍 Places to visit
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Lugano region
What is the weather like in Lugano region today?
The weather at the top of the page gives conditions at the centre of the region (350 m); for a specific town pick it in the “Municipalities in the region” list — each page has its own hourly and 15-day forecast.
What is the climate of Lugano region?
At the centre of the region (350 m) the mean annual temperature is 12.5 °C with 1590 mm of precipitation a year; the warmest month is July (22.1 °C) and the coldest January (3.5 °C). Valleys and summits differ markedly.
What is the warmest month in Lugano region?
The warmest month in Lugano region is July, averaging 22.1 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 3.5 °C.
How much does it rain in Lugano region per year?
Lugano region receives about 1590 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May (180 mm), the driest February (62 mm).
When is the best time to visit Lugano region?
For warmth and sunshine: July (22.1 °C on average, 263 h of sun). The coldest month is January (3.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.