Best time to visit Como

The best time to visit Como is during spring and early summer from mid-April through to mid-June; as well as September, so avoiding the heat, crowds and higher prices of the summer high season.

Summer can be hot, with the potential of afternoon thunderstorms.

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Como weather

Located at 200 metres (650 feet) above sea level, Como experiences a temperate climate of warm to hot, sunny summers and cold, damp winters.

There is frequent rainfall throughout the year, but winter is the relative dry season.

Mountainous area around the lake become cooler with altitude.

Spring, from March to May, is initially cold becoming more pleasant by mid-April. Thunderstorms are common in late spring.

Summer, from June to August, is warm to hot, sunny and occasionally humid, with lake breezes. Thunderstorms are common in early summer.

Autumn, from September to November, is generally pleasant, but quickly becomes cloudy and wet. Rainfall can last for several hours.

Winter, from December to February, is generally cold and damp, with some snowfall in January. Winter is the least rainy season.

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What is the best month to visit Como?
The best months to visit Como are May, early-June and September, thereby avoiding the heat, crowds, and higher prices of summer.

Which is the hottest month in Como?
The hottest month in Como is usually July, when maximum daytime temperatures usually reach 29°C (84°F), with moderate heat and humidity, and a low of 16°C (61°F).

However, on the hottest day of the month, the temperature may reach 35°C (95°F).

The hot season lasts from June to mid-September, with an average daily high temperature above 23°C (73°F).

Which is the coldest month in Como?
The coldest month in Como is January, with an average high temperature of 8°C (46°F) and low temperature of -3°C (26°F).

The cold winter season lasts from mid-November through February, with an average daily high temperature below 10°C (50°F).

Which is the sunniest month in Como?
The sunniest month of the year in Como is usually July with an average of seven and a half hours of sunshine per day; that's around 50% of daylight hours.

What is the humidity in Como?
Como experiences notable seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 65% – 85% over the course of the year.

What do the humidity conditions feel like in Como?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.

Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.

The average annual dew point in Como is 7°C (44°F), and varies over the course of the year from dry at -3°C (26°F) to comfortable at 16°C (61°F).   

The more humid time of year in Como lasts from mid-June to early-September, when you can expect the comfort level to be humid at least 5% of the time.

The month with the most muggy days in Como is July, with around five days that may feel humid.

October through to May is comfortable, with no days in any month that feel humid.

Which month has the most rain in Como?
Rain falls throughout the year in Como. May is usually the wettest month in Como with 160mm (6.2in) of rainfall on average, distributed across 12 days.

The rainy season lasts from April to late-October, with a greater than 27% chance of a given day being a wet day.

The drier season lasts from late-October through March, with the fewest wet days in Como during December, January and February.

Which month has the most snowfall in Como?
The snowy season lasts from mid-December through January, with January receiving the most snowfall in Como, with an average of 40cm (15in) of snow.

Which is the windiest month in Como?
The windiest month of the year in Como is April, with an average hourly wind speed of 7 kilometres per hour (4 mph; 3.8 knots).

The windy part of the year lasts from mid-February through to early-June, with average wind speeds of more than 6 kilometres per hour (3.7 mph; 3.2 knots).

The less-windy time of year lasts from early-June to mid-February. The calmest month of the year in Como is August, with an average hourly wind speed of 6 kilometres per hour (3.7 mph; 3.2 knots).

The predominant average hourly wind direction in Como varies throughout the year.

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Como Weather Averages

Holiday seasons

High season: Mid-June through August.

Shoulder season: May, September to mid-October.

Low season: November to April.

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Source: Meteorological data for Como is based on weather statistics gathered during 2012 to 2021 by MeteoSwiss (CH) from the nearest weather station at Stabio, Ticino, Switzerland, located 13km (8mi) west of Como. Additional climate averages from Servizio Meteorologico – the Italian Meteorological Service.

Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.

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Latest update: Best time to visit Como: 1 July, 2024

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Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitabil1 July, 2024en location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.

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