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Lugano in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Lugano in July 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Lugano in July is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +81°F during the day, and approximately 7 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 11 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in July around 166 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • July is usually the hottest month of the year in Lugano;

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+46°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
166 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lugano has good weather in July.

Average temperature in Lugano in July

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

The expected average maximum temperature in July is +82°F with a maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +55°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +84°F.

Is Lugano warm or cold in July?

Lugano is typically warm in July.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +75°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +59°F to +63°F.

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

July is the hottest month in Lugano, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Lugano in July

Lugano weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+75°F+81°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+46°F+43°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+97°F+97°F
Rainfall
178 mm166 mm180 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
70%69%72%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
577
Cloudy days
666
Rainy days
131112
Snowy days
000

July weather is still as good as in June. It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +75°F to +81°F during the day. As July arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 178 mm to 166 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 70% to 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in July, from 5 to 7.

August brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Lugano based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in July is about 136 mm, with a 61% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 36 mm, which is moderate rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how July 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 July in Lugano?

This is the weather in Lugano in July 2023:
1 July
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+80°F
2 July
☀️
+84°F
3 July
🌧️
+84°F
4 July
🌧️
+81°F
5 July
🌧️
+80°F
6 July
🌧️
+75°F
7 July
☀️
+85°F
8 July
☀️
+86°F
9 July
☀️
+91°F
10 July
☀️
+89°F
11 July
☀️
+91°F
12 July
🌧️
+77°F
13 July
☀️
+82°F
14 July
🌧️
+75°F
15 July
☁️
+86°F
16 July
☁️
+88°F
17 July
☀️
+91°F
18 July
☀️
+88°F
19 July
☀️
+89°F
20 July
☀️
+89°F
21 July
🌧️
+79°F
22 July
☁️
+83°F
23 July
🌧️
+84°F
24 July
🌧️
+73°F
25 July
☀️
+82°F
26 July
☀️
+79°F
27 July
☀️
+79°F
28 July
☀️
+81°F
29 July
🌧️
+80°F
30 July
☀️
+85°F
31 July
☀️
+85°F
In July 2023 Lugano had 18 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 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 July 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 July:

Is July a good time to visit Lugano?

July 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 July?

July 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 July?

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

Is it sunny in Lugano in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lugano in July, 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.