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Canton of Ticino Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Canton of Ticino, Switzerland in August.

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Planning a journey to Canton of Ticino, Switzerland this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Canton of Ticino in August

Canton of Ticino, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. In August, Canton of Ticino experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and heavy precipitation. August is a summer month.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Bedretto at 15°C (59°F) to warm in Chiasso at 27°C (81°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Chiasso and 6°C (43°F) in Bedretto.

For specific regional insights in Canton of Ticino, Switzerland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Bellinzona with an average of 160 mm (6.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Airolo with 219 mm (8.6 in).

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. Lugano sees around 247 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Canton of Ticino by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Canton of Ticino — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lugano)

January6°C (43°F) February8°C (46°F) March12°C (54°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August25°C (77°F) September21°C (70°F) October16°C (61°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Canton of Ticino in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Canton of Ticino.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Canton of Ticino

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Canton of Ticino, Switzerland?

Temperature range in Canton of Ticino (August)

Precipitation variation in Canton of Ticino (August)

Lugano

In August Lugano generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
266 hours
247 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
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Ascona

In August Ascona generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
249 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
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Locarno

In August Locarno generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
266 hours
247 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
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Brissago

In August Brissago generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
249 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
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Piazzogna

In August Piazzogna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
266 hours
247 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
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In our records: Switzerland August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Switzerland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Switzerland reached 41°C (106°F) in Veysonnaz on August 21, 2023.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Canton of Ticino in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lugano 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Ascona 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Locarno 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 169 mm (6.7 in)
Brissago 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Piazzogna 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Gordola 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)

Canton of Ticino weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Canton of Ticino, Switzerland in August?

August in Canton of Ticino, Switzerland brings pleasant weather. In Lugano, daytime temperatures are typically around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows hover near 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Canton of Ticino, Switzerland in August?

In Lugano, the average daytime high in August is 25°C (77°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 16°C (61°F).

Does Canton of Ticino, Switzerland get a lot of rain in August?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Lugano records an average of 180 mm (7.1 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Canton of Ticino, Switzerland.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Canton of Ticino, Switzerland?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Canton of Ticino, Switzerland. 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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