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Villa Melzi and the lakefront at Bellagio on Lake Como

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.

7.4/10 overall13–23°CModerate-High crowds€€€€
Weather9/10
Crowds6/10
Prices€€€€
Events6/10

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.

See all twelve months for Lake Como

Plan around

What’s on in Lake Como in September

Weekend crowds

April–October

Day-trippers from Milan make weekends busier.

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.

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Warm weather and a quieter, relaxed pace.

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