When to go
The Best Time to Visit Lake Como
Month-by-month climate data for Lake Como, Italy — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Lake Como— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
May–June, September. Warm enough for boat days without August crowds; September has the year’s clearest mountain light.
Warmest in Lake Como: Jul (28°C / 82°F) · Coolest: Jan (10°C / 50°F) · Wettest: May (~19 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Lake Como climate, month by month
January
10° / 5°C
~7 rain days
Good
February
13° / 6°C
~7 rain days
Good
March
14° / 6°C
~9 rain days
Good
April
17° / 9°C
~11 rain days
Good
May
21° / 13°C
~19 rain days
Good
June
25° / 18°C
~17 rain days
Good
July
28° / 21°C
~14 rain days
Good
August
28° / 21°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
September
23° / 17°C
~15 rain days
Good
October
19° / 14°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
November
14° / 8°C
~9 rain days
Good
December
10° / 5°C
~9 rain days
Fair
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