Locarno Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Locarno, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 23°C (73°F) in July, while winters cool to 4°C (39°F) in January.
With around 1717 mm (68 in) of annual rain/snowfall, Locarno has a notably wet climate. However, this rain/snowfall is not evenly distributed — the city has a distinct rainy season from September to November. The wettest month is October. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 8.9 hours of daily sunshine.
Monthly Temperature in Locarno
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Locarno. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C (39°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 13°C (55°F) in July to -4°C (25°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Locarno
Locarno has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1717 mm (68 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Locarno can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 197 mm (7.8 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 76 mm (3 in) of precipitation spread across 13 snowy/rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Locarno Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
Sunshine Hours in Locarno
Locarno can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Locarno by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Locarno.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 75%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Locarno 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Locarno
During July, Locarno enjoys pleasant weather with comfortable temperatures of 23°C (74°F). This month is perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time is 137 mm (5.4 in), providing good conditions for being out and about.
The rainy season falls during May, June, August, September, October and November, bringing heavy precipitation. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.