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Ascona weather in August (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Ascona during August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Ascona typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Ascona in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 171 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 249 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Ascona. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ascona climate page with graphs.

 

Ascona, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 171 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 249 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 62% *  

Where to go in Switzerland in August

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Ascona in August?

For visitors traveling to Ascona, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

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