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Weather in October in Canton of Ticino

Planning a getaway to Canton of Ticino this October 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 October?

Canton of Ticino is a region in Switzerland. Canton of Ticino has a wide variety of climate types. During October, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to mild and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Bedretto at 6°C to mild in Chiasso at 17°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Chiasso and -3°C in Bedretto.

To explore the conditions in Canton of Ticino in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Madra with an average of 164 mm to heavy rainfall in Termine with 216 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Lugano.

Average sunshine

Lugano enjoys a balanced 154 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

For a more detailed look at Canton of Ticino's conditions throughout the year, check out our Canton of Ticino climate page.

Where to go in Canton of Ticino in October

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

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Switzerland, check out our Canton of Ticino's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Ticino?

Lugano

In October Lugano generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Lugano
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   September September
<<  
21°C 
13°C 
198 hours 
189 mm 
12 days 
tolerable 
October October
16°C 
9°C 
154 hours 
192 mm 
12 days 
poor 
November   >> November
>>  
10°C 
4°C 
111 hours 
188 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Lugano

Ascona

In October Ascona generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ascona
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   September September
<<  
19°C 
10°C 
199 hours 
194 mm 
13 days 
unpleasant 
October October
14°C 
6°C 
153 hours 
200 mm 
12 days 
poor 
November   >> November
>>  
8°C 
1°C 
113 hours 
189 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Ascona

Locarno

In October Locarno generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Locarno
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   September September
<<  
19°C 
10°C 
198 hours 
191 mm 
13 days 
unpleasant 
October October
13°C 
6°C 
154 hours 
197 mm 
13 days 
poor 
November   >> November
>>  
8°C 
1°C 
111 hours 
186 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Locarno

Brissago

In October Brissago generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Brissago
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   September September
<<  
19°C 
10°C 
199 hours 
206 mm 
13 days 
poor 
October October
14°C 
6°C 
153 hours 
212 mm 
12 days 
poor 
November   >> November
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
113 hours 
198 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Brissago

Piazzogna

In October Piazzogna generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Piazzogna
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   September September
<<  
19°C 
10°C 
198 hours 
191 mm 
13 days 
unpleasant 
October October
14°C 
6°C 
154 hours 
197 mm 
12 days 
poor 
November   >> November
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
111 hours 
187 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Piazzogna

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canton of Ticino, in Switzerland.

Is October the best time to visit Canton of Ticino?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Canton of Ticino due to the typically poor weather in Lugano.

Generally speaking, May, July and August provide pleasant weather in Lugano. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, October, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Canton of Ticino.

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