Weather in August in Canton of Ticino
Planning a getaway to Canton of Ticino this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Canton of Ticino in August?
Canton of Ticino is a region in Switzerland. In August, Canton of Ticino experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from moderate to warm and heavy precipitation. August is a summer month.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from moderate in Bedretto at 15°C to warm in Chiasso at 27°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Chiasso and 6°C in Bedretto.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Bellinzona with an average of 160 mm to heavy rainfall in Airolo with 219 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Lugano enjoys close to 247 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at August's conditions in Canton of Ticino, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Canton of Ticino's yearly weather, check out our Canton of Ticino climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Ticino?
Lugano
In August Lugano generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ascona
In August Ascona generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Locarno
In August Locarno generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Brissago
In August Brissago generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Piazzogna
In August Piazzogna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canton of Ticino, in Switzerland.
Is August the best time to visit Canton of Ticino?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Canton of Ticino. Typically, the climate in Lugano is pleasant. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Lugano. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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