UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Lugano, Switzerland 
will be up to 6.5, indicating a high level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-09
With Lugano's UV index reaching 6.5, protect your skin from harm by staying in shade, wearing protective clothing, and applying SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV rays are strongest.
The UV index in Lugano generally ranges from low to moderate, with higher levels during summer months, typically peaking around 6 to 7. Winter UV levels are usually low, often between 0 and 2.
Lugano experiences warm summers with average temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and cooler winters with averages near 0°C (32°F). Rain is fairly evenly spread throughout the year but peaks in spring and autumn.
Compared to the rest of Switzerland, Lugano is milder and warmer due to its southern location near Italy. It is less snowy than northern Swiss cities and has a climate more similar to northern Italy than to the Alpine region.
See the UV index hour by hour for Lugano, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.