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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Madra.
Madra, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 19°C (66°F) in July, while winters cool to -2°C (28°F) in January.
The city receives considerable rain/snowfall, with around 1708 mm (67 in) annually. August is the wettest month. It has a distinct rainy season from June to August, with pleasant summers and very cold winters. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 6.5 hours of daily sunshine.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to very cold in Madra. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in July to a very cold -2°C (28°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 8°C (46°F) in July to around -10°C (14°F) during the colder months.
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Madra has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1708 mm (67 in) of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Madra shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, the wettest month, with an average of 188 mm (7.4 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 80 mm (3.1 in) of snowfall over 15 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Madra Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Madra serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.4 hours of daily sunlight.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Madra.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 75%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
July typically offers the most optimal weather in Madra. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Madra has a distinct rainy season from June to August, with pleasant summers and very cold winters.
Daytime highs range from -2°C (28°F) in January to 19°C (66°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from -10°C (14°F) to 8°C (46°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1708 mm (67 in). August is the wettest month with 188 mm (7.4 in), while February is the driest with 80 mm (3.1 in).
Madra receives around 1,582 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 196 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 72 hours.
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