When to go · Lugano
Lugano in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, crowded, high prices).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 28°C82°F / 17°C63°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- High
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- High
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Lugano
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, crowded, high prices).
Weather in July
- LuganoHighs around 28 °C, lows around 17 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 82 °F, lows around 63 °F, rain on about 9 days
- Ticino, Switzerland · Lugano, Locarno, Bellinzonahot
Warmest region with palm trees; heavy rain possible in autumn. The Gotthard base tunnel puts it 2 h from Zurich.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Switzerland overall
- High
- Prices · Switzerland overall
- High
Switzerland overall: Peak hiking and lake swimming; Montreux Jazz Festival; book scenic trains and Zermatt early.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen