Lake Como · SummerMonth summary
Lake Como weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
21°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
43% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lake Como in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.
❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.
Our take: Lake Como in August: 28°C and 12.5h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Lake Como in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Summer in Lake Como brings pleasant temperatures (28°C) and long sunny days (12.5h of sunshine). Expect rain on 43% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (8.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Lake Como averages 28°C, 43% rainy days and 12.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.1/10.
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Comparison
August vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lake Como in August
Is August a good time to visit Lake Como?
August is an excellent time to visit Lake Como (score 8.1/10). With 28°C, 12.5h of sunshine and 43% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Lake Como in August?
With 28°C and 12.5h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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