Como
The lake city, with its cathedral, the Tempio Voltiano dedicated to Alessandro Volta and Terragni's Casa del Fascio, a masterpiece of Rationalism. The funicular climbs to Brunate, with views over the lake and the Alps.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Como Nord Borghi station, 600 m away (about 10 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Como Nord Lago station, 700 m away.
- By sea. The nearest ferry terminal is Pontile 4, 700 m away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Milan-Malpensa Airport (MXP), about 34 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 250 m away.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are April and from June to September, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is May (about 156 mm), the driest January.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 1 to 8 °C | 8° 1° | 52 |
| Feb | from 3 to 10 °C | 10° 3° | 69 |
| Mar | from 6 to 14 °C | 14° 6° | 75 |
| Apr | from 9 to 18 °C | 18° 9° | 94 |
| May | from 13 to 21 °C | 21° 13° | 156 |
| Jun | from 19 to 26 °C | 26° 19° | 138 |
| Jul | from 21 to 28 °C | 28° 21° | 109 |
| Aug | from 20 to 28 °C | 28° 20° | 122 |
| Sep | from 16 to 24 °C | 24° 16° | 116 |
| Oct | from 12 to 20 °C | 20° 12° | 150 |
| Nov | from 7 to 13 °C | 13° 7° | 103 |
| Dec | from 3 to 9 °C | 9° 3° | 70 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 216 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
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