Lake Como

Lake Como · Italy · Ferno (VA)

Villas with gardens that tumble straight into the water, a ferry that stops at towns too pretty to only see from the deck, and mountains behind that keep the whole scene from feeling too tidy.

The best time to visit Lake Como is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (83°F). Local time there is 20:03 (UTC+2).

Best time to go

May–Sep

Budget on the ground

$$$ · high-end

Nearest airport

MXP · Ferno (VA)

Good for

landscape doing the heavy lifting an unhurried pace eating extremely well the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing

In season

May June July August September

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High8 to 32°C46 to 90°F Rain0 to 200mm0 to 7.9in

May · high 70°F · rain 6.5in · 14.9h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Measured at Ferno (VA), this page’s gateway

Lake Como month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	8°C47°F	41mm1.6in	9.1h9.1h
February	12°C53°F	29mm1.1in	10.3h10.3h
March	14°C58°F	43mm1.7in	11.8h11.8h
April	18°C64°F	118mm4.6in	13.5h13.5h
May	21°C70°F	165mm6.5in	14.9h14.9h	in the recommended window
June	27°C81°F	122mm4.8in	15.7h15.7h	in the recommended window
July	29°C85°F	128mm5.0in	15.4h15.4h	in the recommended window
August	29°C83°F	147mm5.8in	14.1h14.1h	in the recommended window
September	24°C75°F	140mm5.5in	12.5h12.5h	in the recommended window
October	19°C65°F	190mm7.5in	10.8h10.8h
November	12°C54°F	134mm5.3in	9.4h9.4h
December	8°C47°F	94mm3.7in	8.7h8.7h

Good to know

Currency: EUR
Language: Italian
Plug: C, F, L
Driving: on the right

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Lake Como?

The best time to visit Lake Como is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (83°F).

How warm does Lake Como get?

Typical daytime highs in Lake Como are Mar–May 18°C (64°F), Jun–Aug 28°C (83°F), Sep–Nov 18°C (65°F), Dec–Feb 9°C (49°F).

Is Lake Como expensive?

On the ground, Lake Como is high-end.

What sort of trip is Lake Como good for?

Lake Como is good for landscape doing the heavy lifting, an unhurried pace, eating extremely well, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.