Lake Como in August
Hot and busy
- Temperature
- 19–29°C
- Crowds
- Very High
- Prices
- €€€€€
+Warm water and long evenings.
–Italian holiday crowds and Ferragosto peaks.
August is crowded with Italian holidaymakers, especially around Ferragosto.
Lake Como vs Lucerne in August
Lucerne edges it in August. Lake Como averages 19–29°C with very high crowds; Lucerne 14–24°C with high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Lake Como and Lucerne
The verdict for August
- WeatherVery similar7.5/10 vs 8/10
- CrowdsLucerne is quieterVery High vs High
- PricesLucerne is cheaper€€€€€ vs $$$$$
- OverallLucerne comes out ahead5.3/10 vs 6.1/10
Lucerne in August
Lucerne Festival season
- Temperature
- 14–24°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Warm lake and classical music.
–Busy and expensive.
August brings the start of the Lucerne Festival with world-class classical concerts at the KKL.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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