Locarno Climate by Month
The temperature in Locarno can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Locarno. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 23°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -4°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Locarno has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1717 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Locarno can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 197 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 76 mm of snow/rainfall, spread across 13 snowy/rainy days.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
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Locarno.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Locarno 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 23°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 197 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 76 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 266 hours of sunshine.
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