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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.

Where to go in Canton of Ticino in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Canton of Ticino on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

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.

Lugano
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<<   July July
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26°C 
16°C 
266 hours 
145 mm 
14 days 
25°C 
16°C 
247 hours 
180 mm 
15 days 
21°C 
13°C 
198 hours 
189 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Lugano

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.

Ascona
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<<   July July
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24°C 
13°C 
267 hours 
138 mm 
16 days 
23°C 
13°C 
249 hours 
171 mm 
17 days 
19°C 
10°C 
199 hours 
194 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Ascona

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.

Locarno
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<<   July July
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23°C 
13°C 
266 hours 
137 mm 
16 days 
23°C 
13°C 
247 hours 
169 mm 
17 days 
19°C 
10°C 
198 hours 
191 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Locarno

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.

Brissago
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<<   July July
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24°C 
14°C 
267 hours 
146 mm 
15 days 
23°C 
14°C 
249 hours 
180 mm 
16 days 
19°C 
10°C 
199 hours 
206 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Brissago

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.

Piazzogna
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<<   July July
<<  
24°C 
14°C 
266 hours 
138 mm 
15 days 
23°C 
14°C 
247 hours 
171 mm 
16 days 
19°C 
10°C 
198 hours 
191 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Piazzogna

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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