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Lugano in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Lugano in August and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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August

Weather in Lugano in August 2025

Good Weather
Warm
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Rainy
Weather for Lugano in August is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +79°F during the day, and approximately 7 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 12 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in August around 180 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
180 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lugano has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Lugano in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lugano for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in August is +84°F with a maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +52°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +77°F.

Is Lugano warm or cold in August?

Lugano is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +81°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +63°F to +63°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Lugano, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Lugano in August

Lugano weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+81°F+79°F+72°F
Min. temperature
+46°F+43°F+41°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+97°F+86°F
Rainfall
166 mm180 mm191 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
69%72%76%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
776
Cloudy days
669
Rainy days
111212
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +81°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +79°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 166 mm to 180 mm. Humidity rises from 69% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.

Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Lugano in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Lugano is gradually decreasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Lugano based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 296 mm, with a 48% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 89 mm, which is considered heavy rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Lugano wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 213 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 48 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Lugano?

This is the weather in Lugano in August 2023:
1 August
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+80°F
2 August
🌧️
+79°F
3 August
🌧️
+83°F
4 August
🌧️
+76°F
5 August
☀️
+82°F
6 August
☀️
+82°F
7 August
☀️
+77°F
8 August
☀️
+79°F
9 August
☀️
+82°F
10 August
☀️
+82°F
11 August
☀️
+86°F
12 August
☀️
+86°F
13 August
☀️
+88°F
14 August
🌧️
+88°F
15 August
☀️
+86°F
16 August
☀️
+87°F
17 August
☀️
+86°F
18 August
☀️
+89°F
19 August
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+91°F
20 August
☀️
+92°F
21 August
☀️
+92°F
22 August
☀️
+94°F
23 August
☀️
+93°F
24 August
☀️
+94°F
25 August
☀️
+92°F
26 August
🌧️
+81°F
27 August
🌧️
+70°F
28 August
🌧️
+63°F
29 August
☀️
+75°F
30 August
☁️
+76°F
31 August
☀️
+76°F
In August 2023 Lugano had 22 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Lugano climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Lugano in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+58°F) and the highest in 2022 (+67°F). The driest year was 2005 with only 806 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 3105 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lugano in August:

Is August a good time to visit Lugano?

August is a really good time to go to Lugano. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Lugano.

Can you sunbathe in Lugano in August?

August is warm in Lugano. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Lugano rainy in August?

Lugano is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Lugano in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lugano in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Switzerland

Check out the weather for other cities in Switzerland.

Monthly weather in Lugano

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lugano, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.