Locarno weather in February (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Locarno in February? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In February, Locarno usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. February is known for being in the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 5°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -4°C.

Precipitation

Locarno in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. The month is marked by minimal rainfall, making it a good time for outdoor activities. Enjoy the dry spell, a great time to go hiking. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

Average sunshine

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 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 February

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 60%  

Sunshine 155 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 60%  

Where to go in Switzerland in February

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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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