Contra weather in February (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

How is the weather in Contra in February? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In February, Contra typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. February falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 5°C, while nights can cool down to about -4°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Contra in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 155 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Contra. June, July and August typically offer 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 February

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 60% *  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

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

Where to go in Switzerland in February

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

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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 Contra in February?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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