February could be a good time to visit Lugano, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +46°F, and there are typically 8 sunny days in February. However, expect about 6 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 52 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
+5°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
52 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lugano has OK weather in February.
Average temperature in Lugano in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lugano for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in February is +54°F with a maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +25°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +57°F to +46°F.
Is Lugano warm or cold in February?
Lugano is typically chill in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +46°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +30°F to +32°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
February is one of the coolest months in Lugano, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Lugano in February
Lugano weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+45°F
+46°F
+55°F
Min. temperature
+3°F
+5°F
+16°F
Max. temperature
+73°F
+75°F
+81°F
Rainfall
48 mm
52 mm
94 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
74%
70%
65%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1017 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
8
8
9
Cloudy days
12
9
8
Rainy days
5
6
11
Snowy days
7
6
3
February weather is still as ok as in January.It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +45°F to +46°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 48 mm to 52 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 70%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 8 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in March as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Lugano in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Lugano is gradually decreasing during February, going from 4 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Lugano based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 3 mm, with a 4% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain.Lugano is amazing in February with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how February 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.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during February in Lugano based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in February is about 2 mm, with a 4% chance of snow on a typical day.
February is one of the snowiest months in Lugano.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last February in Lugano?
This is the weather in Lugano in February 2023:
1 February
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+56°F
2 February
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+59°F
3 February
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+59°F
4 February
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+64°F
5 February
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+48°F
6 February
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+42°F
7 February
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+43°F
8 February
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+41°F
9 February
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+40°F
10 February
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+47°F
11 February
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+53°F
12 February
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+60°F
13 February
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+56°F
14 February
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+62°F
15 February
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+63°F
16 February
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+58°F
17 February
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+58°F
18 February
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+58°F
19 February
🌫️
+59°F
20 February
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+56°F
21 February
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+57°F
22 February
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+55°F
23 February
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+55°F
24 February
🌫️
+50°F
25 February
🌫️
+59°F
26 February
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+47°F
27 February
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+43°F
28 February
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+46°F
In February 2023 Lugano had 15 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Lugano climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Lugano in February 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 February:
Is February a good time to visit Lugano?
It’s always a good time to visit Lugano, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Lugano in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Lugano rainy in February?
Lugano is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Lugano in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lugano in February, 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.
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.