What is the weather like in Basel vs Lugano in October?

In October, Basel averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 64 mm of rain; Lugano averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 180 mm.

Basel vs Lugano in October

Basel and Lugano are nearly tied in October — 75 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Basel is cool, a little rain, clean air; Lugano is nice, soaked, clean air.

Basel vs Lugano — October climate, side by side

	🇨🇭 Basel	🇨🇭 Lugano
Comfort score	75/100 (B)	74/100 (B)
Feels-like high	15°C	18°C
Avg high / low	17° / 8°	18° / 11°
Rainfall	64 mm	180 mm
Rainy days	10	9
Humidity	82%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	47	43

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Basel 🇨🇭 Switzerlandcool, a little rain, clean air · best September75
Lugano 🇨🇭 Switzerlandnice, soaked, clean air · best September74

Basel vs Lugano in October — FAQ

Is October better in Basel or Lugano?: Basel and Lugano are nearly tied in October — 75 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Basel is cool, a little rain, clean air; Lugano is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Basel vs Lugano in October?: In October, Basel averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 64 mm of rain; Lugano averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 180 mm.