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Ascona Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

Visitors to Ascona can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average 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 average around -4°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine


Daily hours of sunshine


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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Ascona?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ascona?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ascona?
    October tops the wettest month list with 200 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ascona?
    February is the driest month with 77 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ascona?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 267 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Ascona

    Thu   Dec 12
    8°C | -1°C
    S 4 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    8°C | 1°C
    SE 4 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    7°C | 2°C
    S 4 km/h
    0.4 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and chance of slight rain