Monthly climate guide
Lugano weather in August
August in Lugano is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and night-time lows near 16°C (61°F). The month usually brings about 124 mm of rain (wet) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 4°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- It cools down fast from here: September is about 4°C cooler.
- Skies are at their clearest this time of year.
- Only one month is warmer in Lugano than August.
- Seasonally, August counts as late summer in Lugano.
Avg high
24°C
75°F
Avg low
16°C
61°F
Rainfall
124 mm
wet
Humidity
70%
relative
Sky
60%
cloud · often cloudy
Lugano weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 39°F | -3°C / 26°F | 51 mm | 75% | 73% |
| February | 5°C / 41°F | -3°C / 27°F | 63 mm | 75% | 73% |
| March | 10°C / 49°F | 1°C / 35°F | 77 mm | 72% | 68% |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 6°C / 42°F | 112 mm | 72% | 70% |
| May | 17°C / 63°F | 9°C / 48°F | 134 mm | 73% | 75% |
| June | 22°C / 71°F | 14°C / 57°F | 133 mm | 73% | 70% |
| July | 24°C / 75°F | 16°C / 61°F | 104 mm | 70% | 63% |
| August | 24°C / 75°F | 16°C / 61°F | 124 mm | 70% | 60% |
| September | 20°C / 68°F | 12°C / 53°F | 92 mm | 72% | 62% |
| October | 15°C / 59°F | 7°C / 45°F | 131 mm | 77% | 65% |
| November | 9°C / 48°F | 3°C / 37°F | 150 mm | 80% | 70% |
| December | 5°C / 41°F | -1°C / 29°F | 70 mm | 74% | 71% |
What to pack for August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is August a good time to visit Lugano?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Lugano →Other Switzerland cities in August
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Lugano in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Lugano?
August is one of the wetter months in Lugano, with about 124 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Lugano in August?
Average highs are about 24°C (75°F) and average lows about 16°C (61°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Lugano in August?
Lugano typically gets around 124 mm of rain in August — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Lugano (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.