Locarno weather in August (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Locarno during August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In August, Locarno tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 23°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Locarno in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 169 mm for the month. On average, there are about 17 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 247 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Locarno. 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 Locarno climate page with graphs.

 

Locarno, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 169 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 247 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 63%  

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 Locarno, 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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