Como
Provincia di Como · Italy
The best months to visit are July–September.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 27°C (81°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -2°C (29°F).
The wettest month is May, with rain on about 17 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 8.4 hours of sunshine a day.
in October, it is warmer than 23% of places in Italy.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 14°
- Humidity
- 90%
- Wind
- 3 km/h E
- Gusts
- 7 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- Pressure
- 1026 hPa
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:40 / 18:38
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Como
Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 6° | 8° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 22° | 16° | 11° | 7° |
| Average low | -2° | -1° | 2° | 6° | 10° | 14° | 16° | 16° | 12° | 8° | 2° | -1° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 78 | 59 | 92 | 125 | 155 | 136 | 103 | 129 | 138 | 141 | 99 | 65 |
| Rain days | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 3.2 | 4 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 6.1 | 7.4 | 8.4 | 7.6 | 6.1 | 4.6 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Daylight (h) | 9 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Humidity (%) | 75 | 74 | 68 | 71 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 75 | 78 | 78 | 76 |
| Wind (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Go score | 16 | 24 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 72 | 75 | 75 | 79 | 54 | 27 | 18 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
Como: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Como: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Euro
EUR · €
1 USD ≈ 0.892 EUR
- Languages
- Italian
- Calling code
- +39
- Meal, casual restaurant€15.00≈ $17.00
- Cappuccino€3.50≈ $3.90
- Beer (0.5 l)€5.20≈ $5.80
- Bottled water (1.5 l)€1.60≈ $1.80
- Taxi, 5 km€11.00≈ $12.00
- Public transport ticket€1.90≈ $2.20
- Mid-range hotel, per night€120≈ $130
Estimated from Italy’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 73% of US levels.
- Nov 1All Saints Day
- Dec 8Immaculate Conception
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 6Epiphany
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.
How to get to Como
Nearest airports
- LUGLugano AirportAgno26 km
- MXPMilan Malpensa International AirportFerno (VA)34 km
- LINMilano Linate AirportSegrate (MI)43 km
- BGYIl Caravaggio International AirportOrio al Serio (BG)51 km
- TRNTurin AirportCaselle Torinese (TO)131 km
- VRNVerona Villafranca Valerio Catullo AirportCaselle (VR)148 km
Distances
- Rome515 km 8 h 55 · 1 h 19
- Milan39 km 41 min
- Naples692 km 11 h 60 · 1 h 32
- Turin136 km 2 h 22
- Palermo925 km 16 h 02 · 1 h 50
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Hotels in Como
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like Como
Matched on the full year of temperature and rainfall.
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i Bihać
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i Banja Luka
i Zagreb
i Staten Island
Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Como?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Como is July–September.
What is the weather like in Como in October?
In October, Como averages a high of 16°C (62°F) and a low of 8°C (46°F), with 141 mm of rain on about 12 days.
What is the rainiest month in Como?
May, with rain on about 17 days.
What is the nearest airport to Como?
Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), about 34 km away.
What power plugs are used in Italy?
Plug types C, F, L, 230 V.
What currency is used in Italy?
Euro (EUR).
What is the emergency number in Italy?
112.
Is Italy safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is Como most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Como least crowded?
The quietest months are November–March.
When is the best time to visit Como without the crowds?
June and September: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Como in?
Europe/Rome (UTC+2).
What is the population of Como?
About 84,808.