Lake Como, ItalyQuick decision
When to visit Lake Como?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
21°C–28°C in August
🌧 Least rain
43% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
November (41%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Cruises & VillasMay–September — Villa Carlotta, Bellagio and panoramic ferries.
HikingMay–October — Sentiero del Viandante and mountain trails with lake views.
Lake GastronomyYear-round — perch risotto, polenta and Michelin-starred restaurants.
FamilyJune–August — swimming, ferry-accessible villages and water activities.
Monthly climate data
Lake Como weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 4°C | 9°C | 28% | 1.9 | 7.6h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 5°C | 11°C | 30% | 2.7 | 8.7h | 5.3/10 |
| ⛅ March | 7°C | 13°C | 34% | 3.4 | 10.2h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 10°C | 17°C | 42% | 4.6 | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 13°C | 20°C | 59% | 5.7 | 11.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 18°C | 26°C | 52% | 6.3 | 13.5h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 21°C | 28°C | 50% | 5.4 | 13.4h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 21°C | 28°C | 43% | 6.5 | 12.5h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 17°C | 23°C | 48% | 5.0 | 10.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 14°C | 19°C | 42% | 6.0 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 8°C | 13°C | 41% | 4.7 | 7.2h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 5°C | 11°C | 24% | 2.6 | 7.2h | 5.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 17°C, 45% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 27°C, 48% rainy days, 13.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 18°C, 44% rainy days, 8.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 10°C, 27% rainy days, 7.8h sunshine/day. Score: 5.0/10.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 43% rainy days and 28°C.
November is the wettest month with 41% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.0/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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