Lake Maggiore Lago Maggiore
Lake Maggiore is a lake forming part of the Italian Lakes and the Italy–Switzerland border. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Italy, ranking 32nd among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather varies throughout the year. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching 27 °C and 26 °C. The coolest period is January, when daily highs are 6 °C and lows are -1 °C. Rainfall is highest in September with 258 mm and May with 239 mm.
Travelers can reach the area via Lugano Airport in Agno, Switzerland, which is 18 km away, or Milan Malpensa International Airport in Ferno, Italy, located 52 km from the lake. The site is 556 km from Rome. Nearby locations include the Contra Dam, 15 km away, the Castles of Bellinzona, 25.9 km away, and the Swiss Alps, 47.6 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is September, with about 258 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 71 | 64 | 106 | 190 | 239 | 182 | 168 | 183 | 258 | 204 | 166 | 88 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
