The best time to visit Como is May, June and September, when warm days and long sunshine make the Lake Como waterfront a pleasure to explore. June brings average highs of 26.1 °C with 14 rain days, while September settles to a mild 23.1 °C with 11 rain days and steady 9.8 hours of sunshine a day. July and August stay hot and crowded with school-holiday visitors, so they slip into peak season. Winter, from December to February, is the quietest stretch, with cool highs and shorter, dimmer days.
Best months MayJuneSeptember
Como month by month
Average highs and lows (°C), 2016–2025. Highlighted bars are the best months.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.7 °C | 1.4 °C | 8 | 6.5 h |
| February | 10.9 °C | 3 °C | 8 | 6.7 h |
| March | 13.7 °C | 4.9 °C | 10 | 8.1 h |
| April | 17.3 °C | 8.2 °C | 11 | 9.9 h |
| May | 20.7 °C | 12.4 °C | 18 | 10.3 h |
| June | 26.1 °C | 17.4 °C | 14 | 12.6 h |
| July | 28 °C | 19.7 °C | 12 | 13.1 h |
| August | 27.8 °C | 20 °C | 12 | 11.6 h |
| September | 23.1 °C | 16 °C | 11 | 9.8 h |
| October | 18.4 °C | 12 °C | 11 | 7.2 h |
| November | 12.5 °C | 6.5 °C | 11 | 5.8 h |
| December | 9.5 °C | 2.8 °C | 7 | 5.7 h |
How the months are picked.A month qualifies when its average high sits in the comfortable 20–28 °C band (scored down towards 9 °C and 37 °C), rain days are few and sunshine hours are high — at least 78 % of the city's best-scoring month. July and August are then set aside as peak season (school-holiday crowds and prices) whenever at least three other months qualify; where summer is the only comfortable window they stay. Figures are ten-year averages (2016-01-01 to 2025-12-31) from ERA5 reanalysis data via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) for the city centre coordinates.
When to go, and what to expect
Spring (Mar–May)
Late spring is ideal for gardens and gentle lakeside walks.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
June is the sweet spot; midsummer suits sun-seekers who don't mind busy shores.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September is one of the year's best months; later autumn turns quiet and grey.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
For atmospheric, low-key visits rather than lake swimming.
Notable events
- December
- Como Città dei Balocchi (Christmas lights and market)
- Late summer (August–September)
- Palio del Baradello (medieval festival)
- March–April
- Easter celebrations
- August
- Ferragosto summer holiday
Frequently asked
Is Como too hot in August?
August is warm rather than extreme, with average highs of 27.8 °C and 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, but it's peak season with the biggest crowds — June's 26.1 °C or September's 23.1 °C are more comfortable.
What is the rainiest month in Como?
May records the most rain days at 18, followed by June with 14. Autumn and winter months are drier, with 7 rain days in December.
Is winter worth visiting Como?
It's quiet and atmospheric but cool and dim: January highs reach 8.7 °C with just 6.5 hours of sunshine a day. Best for Christmas markets and calm walks rather than lake activities.
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Sources
- Open-Meteo historical weather API — monthly climate normals, 2016–2025 (CC BY 4.0)
- ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF / Copernicus) — the underlying temperature, precipitation and sunshine data
- ReasonStay methodology — how the best months are computed and checked
An independent guide to Como — honest, verified, no invented data. Climate figures: ERA5 via Open-Meteo, 2016–2025 averages; the best months are computed from them, not opinion.