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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Ponte Tresa.
Temperatures in Ponte Tresa, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland, vary greatly throughout the year. July is the hottest month at 26°C (79°F), while January is the coldest at 7°C (45°F).
Rain/snowfall is high, totalling around 1748 mm (69 in) per year. October is the wettest month and January the driest. The city also experiences a distinct rainy season from August to November, with warm summers and cold winters. The sunniest month is July, with 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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The climate in Ponte Tresa is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 7°C (45°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 17°C (63°F) in July to around 0°C (32°F) during January.
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Ponte Tresa has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1748 mm (69 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, October it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 203 mm (8 in) of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month January brings less rainfall, with 73 mm (2.9 in) over 11 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ponte Tresa Precipitation page.
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Ponte Tresa. 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.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ponte Tresa.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 75%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 59%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December to 1 m/s (2 knots) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Ponte Tresa. In contrast, January, February, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Ponte Tresa has a distinct rainy season from August to November, with warm summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 7°C (45°F) in January to 26°C (79°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from 0°C (32°F) to 17°C (63°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1748 mm (69 in). October is the wettest month with 203 mm (8 in), while January is the driest with 73 mm (2.9 in).
Ponte Tresa receives around 2,234 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 267 hours, while November is the cloudiest with just 113 hours. Overall, Ponte Tresa enjoys abundant sunshine.
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