Lake Como, ItalyQuick decision
When to visit Lake Como?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
70°F–82°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 39°F | 48°F | 28% | 0.1in | 7.6h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 41°F | 52°F | 30% | 0.1in | 8.7h | 5.3/10 |
| ⛅ March | 45°F | 55°F | 34% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 50°F | 63°F | 42% | 0.2in | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 55°F | 68°F | 59% | 0.2in | 11.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 64°F | 79°F | 52% | 0.2in | 13.5h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 70°F | 82°F | 50% | 0.2in | 13.4h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 70°F | 82°F | 43% | 0.3in | 12.5h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 63°F | 73°F | 48% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 57°F | 66°F | 42% | 0.2in | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 46°F | 55°F | 41% | 0.2in | 7.2h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 41°F | 52°F | 24% | 0.1in | 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°F, 45% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 27°F, 48% rainy days, 13.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 18°F, 44% rainy days, 8.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 10°F, 27% rainy days, 7.8h sunshine/day. Score: 5.0/10.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
August is ideal with 43% rainy days and 28°F.
November is the wettest month with 41% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 5.0/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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