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Rivera Climate by Month

Rivera experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Rivera is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in July to a chilly 4°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -3°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Rivera has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1666 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Rivera, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 185 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 73 mm over 12 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Rivera, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 3.7 hours per average day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Locarno, Switzerland (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Locarno, Switzerland (11 KM, 6 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Rivera 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 Rivera?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Rivera?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Rivera?
    October tops the wettest month list with 185 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Rivera?
    January is the driest month with 73 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Rivera?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 266 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Rivera

    Thu   Dec 12
    6°C | -2°C
    NE 4 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    7°C | 0°C
    NE 4 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    6°C | 1°C
    NE 4 km/h
    0.5 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and chance of slight rain