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Contra Climate by Month

The temperature in Contra can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to cold. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Contra. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 3°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -5°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Contra has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1678 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives heavy rainfall, averaging 189 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less snow/rainfall, with 75 mm over 13 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 Contra. 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 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Locarno, Switzerland (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Locarno, Switzerland (4 KM, 2 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Contra 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 Contra?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Contra?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Contra?
    October tops the wettest month list with 189 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Contra?
    February is the driest month with 75 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Contra?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 266 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Contra

    Thu   Nov 21
    5°C | 0°C
    S 7 km/h
    35 mm
    broken clouds and snow

    broken clouds and snow

    Fri   Nov 22
    8°C | -1°C
    N 7 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    7°C | -3°C
    S 4 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain