Locarno weather in July (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does July bring to Locarno? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

July in Locarno generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. The month of July belongs to the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 23°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 13°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Locarno in July usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 266 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Locarno, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 61%  

Sunshine 266 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 65%  

Where to go in Switzerland in July

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

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Locarno.

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