Switzerland (Ticino) · July
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.
July is one of the best months to visit Switzerland (Ticino) — with 9 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 28°C (82°F).
Daytime highs average 28°C (82°F), cooling to 18°C (64°F) at night (daily average: 23°C (73°F)). Peaks reach around 32°C (90°F), the coldest nights around 12°C (54°F). The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 8 rain days with 159 mm (6.3 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.
Packing list for Switzerland (Ticino) in July
- T-shirts and shorts
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Light umbrella or rain poncho
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is July a good time to visit Switzerland (Ticino)?
- Yes — July is one of the best months to visit Switzerland (Ticino) (Climate Score: 75/100). Pleasant temperatures (28°C (82°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 July?
- In July, Switzerland (Ticino) sees daily highs of 28°C (82°F). Nights cool to 18°C (64°F), with a daily average of 23°C (73°F). Peaks reach around 32°C (90°F), the coldest nights around 12°C (54°F).
- How much rain falls in Switzerland (Ticino) in July?
- In July, Switzerland (Ticino) receives an average of 159 mm (6.3 in) of rain over 8 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Switzerland (Ticino) get in July?
- Switzerland (Ticino) averages 9 sunshine hours per day in July — above the annual average.
