Weather radar Lugano
Real-time precipitation radar · Tessin · Switzerland
Lugano climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Lugano shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 7.6° | 9° | 12.8° | 16.4° | 20.4° | 24.9° | 26.8° | 26.2° | 22° | 17.4° | 12° | 8.2° |
| Avg low (°C) | 1° | 1.7° | 4.1° | 7.4° | 11.4° | 15.9° | 18.2° | 18.2° | 14.8° | 11° | 6° | 1.9° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 62 | 70 | 89 | 141 | 172 | 157 | 167 | 193 | 145 | 182 | 202 | 86 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 |
| Sunshine hours | 186 | 194 | 255 | 277 | 325 | 361 | 376 | 339 | 267 | 201 | 158 | 163 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Lugano
The best time to visit Lugano is typically July. In this month the average high is 26.8°C, precipitation is 167 mm and sunshine duration is 376 hours. The annual average high is 17°C, total annual precipitation is 1666 mm (136 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3102 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lugano
How up to date is the weather radar for Lugano?
The weather radar for Lugano is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Lugano?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Lugano: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Lugano?
The thunderstorm potential for Lugano is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Lugano.
What is the climate like in Lugano?
Lugano has an annual average high of 17°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 26.8°C), the coldest January (avg low 1°C). The wettest month is November with 202 mm, the driest January with 62 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1666 mm (136 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3102 hours.
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