Lake Como and Lucerne are close in October. Lake Como averages 9–19°C with low-moderate crowds; Lucerne 7–14°C with low-moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Lake Como and Lucerne
The verdict for October
Autumn colour and calm
+Quiet lakeside and golden foliage.
–Some hotels close and weather turns wet.
October is quiet and pretty, with autumn colour and good value. Some businesses begin closing late in the month.
Autumn colour
+Golden foliage and lower rates.
–Cooler and wetter.
October paints the hills gold. Mountain lifts begin to close for maintenance.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
Another month