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Lugano in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Lugano in September 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
September could be a good time to visit Lugano, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +72°F, and there are typically 7 sunny days in September. However, expect about 8 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 190 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+41°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
190 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lugano has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Lugano in September

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

Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +46°F during the night, the temperature in September averages around +73°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 71% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +54°F.

Is Lugano warm or cold in September?

Lugano is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +79°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +63°F to +55°F.

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

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

Climate in Lugano in September

Lugano weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+79°F+72°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+41°F+27°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+86°F+84°F
Rainfall
177 mm190 mm211 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
71%75%80%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
975
Cloudy days
131517
Rainy days
989
Snowy days
000

September typically has worse weather conditions compared to August. It’s getting colder in September. From +79°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +72°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 177 mm to 190 mm. Humidity rises from 71% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in August to 7 in September.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 1 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 September, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Lugano based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in September is about 122 mm, with a 53% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 39 mm, which is moderate rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
September 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 September in Lugano?

This is the weather in Lugano in September 2023:
1 September
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+80°F
2 September
☁️
+79°F
3 September
🌧️
+71°F
4 September
☀️
+81°F
5 September
🌧️
+80°F
6 September
☁️
+84°F
7 September
☁️
+77°F
8 September
☀️
+80°F
9 September
🌧️
+77°F
10 September
☀️
+79°F
11 September
☀️
+82°F
12 September
☀️
+80°F
13 September
☀️
+80°F
14 September
🌧️
+77°F
15 September
☀️
+83°F
16 September
☀️
+82°F
17 September
☀️
+70°F
18 September
☀️
+72°F
19 September
☀️
+75°F
20 September
☀️
+71°F
21 September
☁️
+61°F
22 September
☀️
+69°F
23 September
☁️
+67°F
24 September
🌧️
+57°F
25 September
☁️
+66°F
26 September
☀️
+68°F
27 September
☀️
+70°F
28 September
☁️
+65°F
29 September
🌧️
+64°F
30 September
☁️
+54°F
In September 2023 Lugano had 15 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 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 September has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2001 (+70°F) and the highest in 2016 (+85°F). The driest year was 1980 with only 15 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1993 with 615 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lugano in September:

Is September a good time to visit Lugano?

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

Can you sunbathe in Lugano in September?

September 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 September?

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

Is it sunny in Lugano in September?

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