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Lugano in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Lugano in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in Lugano in October 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
October could be a good time to visit Lugano, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +63°F, and there are typically 5 sunny days in October. However, expect about 9 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 211 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • October is usually the wettest month of the year in Lugano;

Average weather

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
211 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lugano has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Lugano in October

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

Going from a maximum of +75°F during the day to a minimum of +48°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +70°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +72°F.

Is Lugano warm or cold in October?

Lugano is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +72°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +55°F to +48°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Lugano:

Climate in Lugano in October

Lugano weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+72°F+63°F+52°F
Min. temperature
+41°F+27°F+14°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+84°F+70°F
Rainfall
190 mm211 mm167 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
75%80%77%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
756
Cloudy days
151716
Rainy days
898
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +72°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +63°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 190 mm to 211 mm. Humidity rises from 75% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in September to 5 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

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

The average wind speed in Lugano is gradually decreasing during October, going from 1 m/s to 0 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Lugano based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 243 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 80 mm, which is considered heavy rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Lugano, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Lugano wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 211 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 49 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Lugano?

This is the weather in Lugano in October 2023:
1 October
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+65°F
2 October
☀️
+73°F
3 October
☀️
+75°F
4 October
☀️
+70°F
5 October
☁️
+71°F
6 October
☀️
+71°F
7 October
☀️
+75°F
8 October
☁️
+72°F
9 October
🌧️
+61°F
10 October
☁️
+63°F
11 October
☀️
+69°F
12 October
☀️
+69°F
13 October
☀️
+67°F
14 October
☁️
+66°F
15 October
☀️
+69°F
16 October
☁️
+70°F
17 October
☀️
+71°F
18 October
☀️
+73°F
19 October
☀️
+73°F
20 October
🌫️
+67°F
21 October
🌧️
+61°F
22 October
☀️
+69°F
23 October
🌧️
+62°F
24 October
🌧️
+63°F
25 October
☀️
+68°F
26 October
☀️
+70°F
27 October
☀️
+71°F
28 October
☀️
+73°F
29 October
☀️
+74°F
30 October
☀️
+72°F
31 October
☀️
+71°F
In October 2023 Lugano had 20 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 4 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 October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2003 (+61°F) and the highest in 2022 (+73°F). The driest year was 2017 with only 16 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1993 with 856 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lugano in October:

Is October a good time to visit Lugano?

It’s always a good time to visit Lugano, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Lugano in October?

October has mild temperatures in Lugano. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Lugano rainy in October?

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

Is it sunny in Lugano in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lugano in October, 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, 2022.

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.