Month guide · Lake Como · Italy
Lake Como in June
What June is really like in Lake Como: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Lake Como. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 15.7 hours of daylight. Warm and green, with swimming at lidos starting and thunderstorms possible in the afternoons.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 15.7 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Lake Como: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with May (21°C (70°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:31
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:15
- Daylight
- About 15.7 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm lake swimming, long evenings and the fullest ferry service, but crowded villages, high prices and afternoon thunderstorms.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Sagra di San Giovanni — boats and fireworks around Isola Comacina (usually the weekend nearest 24 June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Garden · Bellagio
Villa Melzi gardens
The lakeside gardens of Villa Melzi d'Eril, laid out in the early 19th century, run along the shore south of Bellagio with a Japanese-style pond, rare trees, sculptures and a small chapel.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Couples
- Photo spot
Garden · Varenna
Villa Monastero
Combine it with lunch in Varenna; the garden entrance is a five-minute walk from the main square.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Couples
- History
Castle · Varenna
Castello di Vezio
A medieval watchtower and walls on the hill above Varenna, reached by a steep mule track of about 20–30 minutes from the village.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours including the walk
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- History
- Active
- Outdoors
Palace · Como
Villa Olmo
The park is a good picnic stop; buy supplies in Como's old town before walking out.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Architecture
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 15°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Lake Como?
It is one of the best months to visit Lake Como. Warm and green, with swimming at lidos starting and thunderstorms possible in the afternoons.
+How warm is Lake Como in June?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lake Como in June?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.