Sornico weather in August (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

Is August a good time to explore Sornico weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

August in Sornico generally includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Sornico in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 197 mm for the month. This month is characterized by heavy rain, often falling intensely. Equip yourself with a poncho to stay protected from the rain. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 249 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sornico climate page with graphs.

 

Sornico, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 197 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 249 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

* Data from: Lucarno, Switzerland (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in August

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Sornico, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

3/10

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