
Lake Como in September
Warm lake, easing crowds
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
September is the best month to visit Lake Como.
September is a strong month: the lake is warm and summer crowds ease.
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 13–23°C
- Warm and settled, with lovely light and the odd storm.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead.
- Prices
- €€€€
- Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms.
+Warm weather and a quieter, relaxed pace.
–Occasional storms and weekend crowds.
My tip for September
Book weekend lunches and ferry-linked excursions ahead.
- Boat trips
- Walking
- Dining
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Lake Como, 1st for weather, 8th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Lake Como in September
- Weekend crowds
- Day-trippers from Milan make weekends busier.
April–October
Also good in September
Weather
Weather in Lake Como in September
In September Lake Como averages a high of 23°C (73°F) and a low of 13°C (55°F), with about 160 mm of rain or snow over 8 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 6°C); the wettest month is May.
- Average high
- 23°C
- 73°F
- Average low
- 13°C
- 55°F
- Precipitation
- 160 mm
- Wet days
- 8
Climate data: Published climate normals. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Lake Como in September: the questions people ask
- Is September a good time to visit Lake Como?
- September is the best month to visit Lake Como. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Lake Como overall (1 for weather, 8 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Warm weather and a quieter, relaxed pace. The main downside: Occasional storms and weekend crowds.
- What is the weather like in Lake Como in September?
- Average highs are around 23°C and lows around 13°C. Expect about 160 mm of rain or snow over roughly 8 wet days. Warm and settled, with lovely light and the odd storm. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 6°C).
- Is Lake Como crowded in September?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Lake Como in September?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 (€€€€). Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Lake Como?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (this month). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Ready to book September in Lake Como?
Warm weather and a quieter, relaxed pace.
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