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February · climate normalsCold days and a month score of 32/100

Lugano in February

Poor · 32/100
High / low9° / 1°daily averages
Precipitation65 mm11 wet days
Cloud cover33%monthly average
46.01° N, 8.96° EElevation 284 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goLugano · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec32February
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
February: high / low9° / 1°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Lugano averages daytime highs of 9° and night-time lows of 1° — cold weather by day. Expect around 65 mm of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 33%.

Days are 2° warmer than in January on average, and March is warmer again by about 4.9°.

February scores 32/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Lugano. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:28 and sets at 17:50 local time, giving 10 h 22 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 82 minutes over the month.

Why 32/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%24%
Clear skies · 25%95%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in February

  • RabadanCarnival · Feb–MarBellinzona

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in February

Around Lugano this month

Como
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Como

Lombardy · 24 km SE
10°Feb high
8wet days
39score
Como
Bellinzona
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Bellinzona

Ticino · 21 km N
10°Feb high
11wet days
32score
Bellinzona
Locarno
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Locarno

Ticino · 22 km NW
9°Feb high
11wet days
31score
Locarno
Varese
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Varese

Lombardy · 24 km SW
9°Feb high
8wet days
38score
Varese
ivTop of the table

Switzerland's best in February

Where to go in February
Mendrisio
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Mendrisio

Ticino
9°Feb high
8wet days
39score
Mendrisio
Bellinzona
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2

Bellinzona

Ticino
10°Feb high
11wet days
32score
Bellinzona
Geneva
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3

Geneva

Geneva
8°Feb high
11wet days
29score
Geneva
Sion
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Sion

Valais
7°Feb high
12wet days
28score
Sion
·Questions

Lugano in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Lugano?

February scores 32/100 for Lugano, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 9°C with 11 wet days.

How warm is Lugano in February?

Daytime highs average 9°C and night-time lows 1°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Lugano in February?

Lugano receives about 65 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 11 days.