Best time to visit Como
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Como
15 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Como).
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Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan with Boat Cruise - 2
Dolce Vita Experience • 3 Hour - 3
Private Boat Tour from Varenna on Lake Como - 4
Private Boat Tour on Lake Como from Bellagio and Varenna - 5
From Bellagio 2 hours "Tailor Made" Private Boat Tour - 6
Private Boat Tour on Lake Como from Bellagio - 7
Private Boat Tour from Menaggio - 8
Lake Como Boat Cruise, Bellagio & Lugano Day Trip from Milan - 9
Lake Como Private Wooden Boat Tour & Italian Glamour - 10
Cook Like a Local in Como: Hands-On Class 3 Traditional Recipes - 11
Small-Group Pasta and Tiramisu Class in Como with Aperitivo - 12
Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Varenna - 13
Lake Como SHARED Boat Tour Aperitivo & Prosecco Included - 14
Bellagio and Lake Como Tour by Venetian Limousine - 15
Exclusive Private Group Cooking & Meal in Varenna by Cesarine
Last refreshed 2026-06-06.
Similar climatesStresa96% · Bellagio95% · Lake Como95%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Como (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Como's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2–9 | 7 | 7 | 82 | 11.7 | 67% | 10 | 156 | 1 | Quiet | 6 |
| Feb | 4–12 | 10 | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 63% | 11 | 157 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Mar | 5–14 | 12 | 9 | 114 | 12.7 | 59% | 11 | 189 | 3 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 8–17 | 15 | 9 | 122 | 13.6 | 55% | 12 | 225 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| May | 13–21 | 21 | 19 | 216 | 11.4 | 64% | 12 | 240 | 5 | Quiet | 6 |
| Jun | 17–26 | 27 | 15 | 153 | 10.2 | 61% | 11 | 278 | 6 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jul | 20–28 | 31 | 11 | 121 | 11.0 | 59% | 11 | 305 | 7 | Quiet | 6 |
| Aug | 20–28 | 30 | 12 | 106 | 8.8 | 58% | 11 | 274 | 6 | Moderate | 6 |
| Sep | 16–23 | 24 | 12 | 148 | 12.3 | 65% | 11 | 216 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| Oct | 12–19 | 19 | 11 | 171 | 15.5 | 73% | 10 | 161 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Nov | 6–13 | 12 | 8 | 86 | 10.8 | 73% | 9 | 149 | 1 | Peak | 6 |
| Dec | 3–9 | 7 | 7 | 108 | 15.4 | 77% | 9 | 124 | 1 | Busy | 5 |
UV Index in Como by Month
UV index in Como peaks at 7 (high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in January. June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
September
7/1016–23°C · 12 rain days (148h) · 216 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
April
7/108–17°C (feels 15°C) · 9 rain days (122h) · 225 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
June
7/1017–26°C (feels 27°C) · 15 rain days (153h) · 278 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
6/102–9°C (feels 7°C) · 7 rain days (82h) · 156 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
7/104–12°C (feels 10°C) · 5 rain days (87h) · 157 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
7/105–14°C (feels 12°C) · 9 rain days (114h) · 189 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
May
6/1013–21°C · 19 rain days (216h) · 240 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
July
6/1020–28°C (feels 31°C) · 11 rain days (121h) · 305 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
August
6/1020–28°C (feels 30°C) · 12 rain days (106h) · 274 sun hours · 58% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (high)
October
7/1012–19°C · 11 rain days (171h) · 161 sun hours · 73% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
November
6/106–13°C (feels 12°C) · 8 rain days (86h) · 149 sun hours · 73% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
5/103–9°C (feels 7°C) · 7 rain days (108h) · 124 sun hours · 77% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Como
When is the best time to visit Como?
September is the highest-scoring month (7/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 16–23°C (12 rainy days). The top three months by score are September, April, June.
What is the worst time to visit Como?
December is the lowest-scoring month (5/10). Typical conditions: 3–9°C (7 rainy days).
Is Como too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Como?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Como have good weather but fewer tourists?
February (climate 7/10, crowd index 0) and March (climate 7/10, crowd index 4) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Como by month?
UV peaks at 7 (high) in July and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 4, May 5, Jun 6, Jul 7, Aug 6, Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Como in July?
July is the peak UV month in Como, with a daily-peak UV index of 7 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Como on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 6 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 8 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, June, July, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Como bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 9 months: January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 28 µg/m³ (unhealthy); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 47 µg/m³ (hazardous) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.