Contra weather in August (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

Will it be warm or cold in Contra this August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Contra includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Contra in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With around 247 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Contra climate page with graphs.

 

Contra, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 166 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 247 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 63% *  

* Data from: Locarno, Switzerland (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in August

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Contra, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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