Lugano: When to Go

Weather

The mountains create a variety of local and regional microclimates in Switzerland - Lugano has one of the nice Mediterranean sorts. If you don't mind a bit of rain with your sunny days, summer is splendid, averaging temperatures in the high 20s Celsius (or around 80°F). Although it rarely gets to the point of freezing in winter, the colder months still require extra layers of clothing as the mercury sits below 10°C (50°F) day and night. During spring and autumn, look out for the Föhn: a hot, dry wind that sweeps down into the valleys and can be oppressively uncomfortable (though some find its warming effect refreshing).

Temperature (average ° C)

Rainfall (average mm)