Canton of Ticino weather in October
Considering a trip to Canton of Ticino this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
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 moderate and heavy precipitation.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Bedretto at 6°C to moderate in Chiasso at 17°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Chiasso and -3°C in Bedretto.
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. Lugano experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 154 hours of sunlight expected in Lugano. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For a closer look at October'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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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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.
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