Ascona Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Ascona can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Ascona can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 4°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -4°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Ascona is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1736 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives heavy rainfall, averaging 200 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less snow/rainfall, with 77 mm over 12 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ascona Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Ascona. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.9 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.8 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ascona.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 75%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 59%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December to 1 m/s in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
almost clear and no rain clear and no rain clear and no rainForecast for Ascona
2 m/s
2 m/s
1 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Ascona in Switzerland
During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 200 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 77 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 267 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
