Switzerland (Ticino) · August
Best travel monthPeak seasonSwitzerland · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 8° (46°)1– (34–)14 (57) | 10° (50°)3– (37–)16 (61) | 14° (57°)5– (41–)21 (70) | 17° (63°)9– (48–)24 (75) | 21° (70°)13– (55–)27 (81) | 26° (79°)18– (64–)31 (88) | 28° (82°)21– (70–)32 (90) | 27° (81°)19– (66–)32 (90) | 23° (73°)16– (61–)28 (82) | 18° (64°)10– (50–)22 (72) | 12° (54°)5– (41–)17 (63) | 8° (46°)2– (36–)14 (57) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 0° (32°)-5– (23–)4 (39) | 1° (34°)-3– (27–)6 (43) | 4° (39°)-2– (28–)9 (48) | 8° (46°)1– (34–)12 (54) | 12° (54°)6– (43–)16 (61) | 16° (61°)11– (52–)21 (70) | 18° (64°)12– (54–)22 (72) | 18° (64°)11– (52–)21 (70) | 14° (57°)8– (46–)18 (64) | 10° (50°)4– (39–)14 (57) | 5° (41°)-2– (28–)10 (50) | 1° (34°)-5– (23–)6 (43) |
☀️Sunshine | 5h UV 3 | 5h UV 4 | 7h UV 6 | 8h UV 7 | 8h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 9h UV 8 | 9h UV 7 | 7h UV 6 | 5h UV 4 | 5h UV 3 | 4h UV 3 |
🌧Rain Days | 4d57mm (2.2") | 4d69mm (2.7") | 6d81mm (3.2") | 8d124mm (4.9") | 11d173mm (6.8") | 9d147mm (5.8") | 8d159mm (6.3") | 8d153mm (6.0") | 7d130mm (5.1") | 8d143mm (5.6") | 8d152mm (6.0") | 5d87mm (3.4") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
August is one of the best months to visit Switzerland (Ticino) — with 9 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 27°C (81°F).
Daytime highs average 27°C (81°F), cooling to 18°C (64°F) at night (daily average: 22°C (72°F)). Peaks reach around 32°C (90°F), the coldest nights around 11°C (52°F). The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 8 rain days with 153 mm (6.0 in) total.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Ticino in summer is dolce vita, Swiss style: jumps into the Verzasca, aperitivo on the piazza, thunderstorms in the evening. In August film fans gather in Locarno for the festival on the Piazza Grande. The watery landscapes of the valleys are then the best antidote to the heat.
Events & Festivals
- Locarno Film Festivalfirst half of August
International film festival known for its open-air screenings on the Piazza Grande. During these eleven days Locarno is full and hotels are expensive.
Packing list for Switzerland (Ticino) in August
- T-shirts and shorts
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Light umbrella or rain poncho
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Switzerland (Ticino)?
- Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Switzerland (Ticino) (Climate Score: 72/100). Pleasant temperatures (27°C (81°F)), good sunshine (9 h/day), and few rain days (8) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Switzerland (Ticino) in August?
- In August, Switzerland (Ticino) sees daily highs of 27°C (81°F). Nights cool to 18°C (64°F), with a daily average of 22°C (72°F). Peaks reach around 32°C (90°F), the coldest nights around 11°C (52°F).
- How much rain falls in Switzerland (Ticino) in August?
- In August, Switzerland (Ticino) receives an average of 153 mm (6.0 in) of rain over 8 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Switzerland (Ticino) get in August?
- Switzerland (Ticino) averages 9 sunshine hours per day in August — above the annual average.
