June suits travelers who want warm afternoons, long evenings and a lake to cross by boat from one villa garden to the next. On June 24 the Lumaghitt, fireworks on the water for St John’s Day, gives the month a night worth staying up for.
The catch is summer traffic. Roads and parking get difficult on weekends, the ticket offices for the boats can have queues, and Villa del Balbianello can’t be reached by car at all.
At a glance
- Afternoon high: 77°F (25°C)
- Night low: 61°F (16°C)
- Rainy days: 10 in the month
- Sunshine: 8 hours a day
- Daylight on June 15: 15 hours 40 minutes
- Event: Lumaghitt fireworks on the water, June 24
What is the weather like on Lake Como in June?
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine per day | Daylight (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 7.0 in (178 mm) | 12 | 6.4 h | 14 h 52 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 6.8 in (172 mm) | 10 | 7.6 h | 15 h 40 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 6.2 in (158 mm) | 8 | 8.4 h | 15 h 23 |
*Long-term monthly averages.*
June is warm without being hot. Afternoons reach 77°F (25°C) in Bellagio and nights drop to 61°F (16°C), so you can sightsee in daylight in a light shirt and still want a thin layer on the water after dark.
Rain falls on 10 days of the month, and the sun shines 8 hours a day on average. Carry a compact rain jacket and treat the villa gardens and the lakeside walks as the outdoor part of your day. Keep a museum or a covered boat ride in reserve for a wet afternoon.
May has cooler afternoons, 69°F (21°C), and more rain, 12 days. July is warmer at 81°F (27°C) and drier, with 8 rainy days. June sits between the two, with 15 hours 40 minutes of daylight in mid-June.
Where to go on Lake Como in June
Bellagio
Bellagio is known as La Perla del Lago. The gardens of Villa Melzi stretch 800 meters along the lake, and in June’s long daylight they make an easy walk for the end of the afternoon. The Bellagio Lake Como office is on Piazza della Chiesa, if you need help planning the day.
Varenna
Varenna sits on the Lecco branch of the lake, on the eastern side. Villa Monastero is here, with the botanical garden of Villa Cipressi right next to it. The Passeggiata degli Innamorati, a walkway 350 meters over the lake, is a short stroll for the evening.
Tremezzina
Villa Carlotta stands in Tremezzo, in the Tremezzina area, at Via Statale 5605. It has an original Italian garden, which is the reason to come on a dry June morning. The villa also offers themed tours and workshops.
Lenno
Lenno is the village of Villa del Balbianello, and its lakeside market is held on Tuesdays. The nearest free parking for the villa is in Lenno.
Como
The city of Como has the Duomo, described as the last Gothic cathedral in Lombardy, plus the Broletto, the city tower and the Basilica of Sant’Abbondio. The Tempio Voltiano and the Pinacoteca civica belong to the city’s museum system. They make good stops when a shower passes.
Colico
Colico is where surfers wait for the Breva or the Tivano, the winds of Lake Como. It’s the spot for water sports on the lake, so bring that gear if sailing or surfing is part of your June.
What to do on Lake Como in June
Lumaghitt fireworks on June 24
If you’re in the area on June 24, stay until dark for the Lumaghitt, the fireworks on the water for St John’s Day. The Lumaghitt fireworks on the water on June 24 are the dated event of the month.
Daylight lasts 15 hours 40 minutes in mid-June, so dark comes late. Settle in near the water early and plan how you’ll get back to your bed before the show starts.
Villa del Balbianello and its terraces
The complex has the villa on 6 levels, the Loggia Durini, the Loggia Segrè with its historic park, and the Dosso di Lavedo. The ticket includes a guided tour of the interiors and a self-guided visit of the garden, terraces and Loggia Durini.
The villa can’t be reached by car. The closest free parking is Mercato Parking in Via Comoedia, in Lenno, and there is also paid parking on the same street. Since summer weekends bring heavy traffic, a weekday visit is easier.
Villa Serbelloni park and the Villa Melzi gardens in Bellagio
The Villa Serbelloni park can be visited on a 2-hour guided tour, in the morning or the afternoon, from Tuesday to Sunday. Plan the tour for one of those days.
Villa Melzi’s gardens are a separate visit and attract thousands of visitors every year. Put the guided tour in the morning and the gardens in the softer light of late afternoon.
The Greenway del Lago di Como
The Greenway is a walk of about 6 miles (10 km) from Colonno to Cadenabbia di Griante. You can cover it with the C110 bus line or the boat service.
June days are long and warm, so walk one way and take the bus or a boat back. Comfortable shoes matter more than speed here.
A boat day to the villas
A guided tour by reservation visits Villa del Balbianello, Villa Carlotta and the gardens of Villa Melzi in Bellagio, with a 2-hour boat navigation to Bellagio. It runs every day, weekends included.
Book it ahead. Ferry stops include Como, Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio, Cadenabbia, Lecco and Colico, so you can also build the same day yourself with a ferry timetable. A car ferry links Cadenabbia to Bellagio and Varenna.
Is Lake Como busy in June?
Summer and holidays bring heavy traffic around the villas, with parking difficulties on weekends. The boat ticket offices can have queues too.
Reserve what takes reservations. The guided tour of the villas runs by reservation, and the cellar tour of Révolt da Stazuna is limited to a restricted number of participants.
The guided tour ‘Le bellezze del Lago di Como’ starts from €300, and the price does not include entrance fees and transport. Access to the Isola Comacina is subject to a fee. Hotel Villa Aurora in Lezzeno, a 3-star hotel, has ten villa rooms facing the lake and allows pets for €10 per night.
What to pack for Lake Como in June
June asks for light clothes by day and one warm layer for the evening, plus something for the rain.
- A thin sweater or jacket for nights of 61°F (16°C)
- A compact rain jacket, since 10 days in the month bring rain
- Sunglasses and a hat for 8 hours of sun a day
- Comfortable shoes for the 6-mile (10 km) Greenway and the garden paths
- Your tour confirmations on your phone or on paper, as the guided tours run by reservation
What to know before visiting Lake Como in June
Villa del Balbianello can’t be reached by car, and parking near Lenno is the thing to sort out first. The Villa Serbelloni tours run Tuesday to Sunday only.
Navigazione Laghi runs the ferry service, with 42 stops on the lake. In summer and on holidays, queues at the ticket offices are possible.
Is June a good time to visit Lake Como?
Yes, June is a good month for travelers who want gardens, boat rides and walks in warm weather. The days are long, with about 15 and a half hours of daylight by mid-month, and the Lumaghitt fireworks on June 24 add an evening to remember.
Compared with May, you gain warmer afternoons and fewer rainy days, 10 against 12. Compared with July, you give up some heat, 77°F (25°C) against 81°F (27°C), and gain a little more rain risk, 10 days against 8.
Families can look for lakeside beach life, equipped harbors, lidos and boat trips. Sports fans can sail, windsurf at Colico or trek the Sentiero del Viandante above Varenna. For fewer crowds in summer, choose weekdays and mornings.
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