Gordola weather in August (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Gordola look like in August? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

August in Gordola generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 23°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Gordola in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 247 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Gordola. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Gordola, 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 (5 KM, 3 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.

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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 Gordola, 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

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