Locarno Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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.

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Temperature ranges by month

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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

Daily percentage of sunshine

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