Lake Como in July
Peak season
- Temperature
- 19–30°C
- Crowds
- Very High
- Prices
- €€€€€
+Warm lake and a full calendar.
–Hot, crowded and expensive.
July is the busiest and most expensive month. Lake villages are packed in the afternoon.
Lake Como vs Lucerne in July
Lucerne edges it in July. Lake Como averages 19–30°C with very high crowds; Lucerne 15–25°C with very high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Lake Como and Lucerne
The verdict for July
- WeatherVery similar7.5/10 vs 8/10
- CrowdsVery similarVery High vs Very High
- PricesVery similar€€€€€ vs $$$$$
- OverallLucerne comes out ahead5.5/10 vs 5.9/10
Lucerne in July
Peak summer
- Temperature
- 15–25°C
- Crowds
- Very High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Warm lake and busy terraces.
–Crowded and expensive.
July brings the biggest crowds, with tour groups on the Chapel Bridge and in the old town.
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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