When is the best time to go to Locarno
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Locarno, Switzerland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Locarno
Locarno weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Locarno are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 70mm | 3.8hrs | 10.2hrs |
Locarno's weather in January is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Locarno.
January is in the winter in Locarno and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Locarno with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 66mm | 4.6hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Locarno is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Locarno, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Locarno and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Locarno with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 84mm | 5.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Locarno is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Locarno.
March is in the spring in Locarno and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Locarno with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 121mm | 5.5hrs | 14.5hrs |
Locarno's weather in April is typically cool and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Locarno for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Locarno and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Locarno with around 121mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 159mm | 5.8hrs | 16hrs |
May is a wet month in Locarno and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Locarno for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Locarno and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Locarno with around 159mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 160mm | 6.6hrs | 10.2hrs |
The weather in June in Locarno is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Locarno, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Locarno and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Locarno with around 160mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 133mm | 7.6hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Locarno is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Locarno, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Locarno and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Locarno with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 163mm | 7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Locarno is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Locarno, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Locarno and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Locarno with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 132mm | 6.2hrs | 14.5hrs |
Locarno's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Locarno, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Locarno and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Locarno with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Locarno weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 119mm | 5.1hrs | 16hrs |
October is a damp month in Locarno and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Locarno, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Locarno and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Locarno with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 102mm | 3.9hrs | 10.2hrs |
November in Locarno is generally damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Locarno for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Locarno and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Locarno with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 66mm | 3.8hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Locarno is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Locarno.
December is in the winter in Locarno and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Locarno with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Locarno weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 19.9°C 67.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 66mm 2.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 7.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 1.4°C 34.5°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 163mm 6.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 23.5°C 74.3°F |
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