Locarno
Lugano is a beautiful town in southern Switzerland, located on the shores of Lake Lugano. It is famous for its elegant scenery, rich cultural heritage and diverse tourism activities. Here visitors can enjoy stunning lake views, climb mountain peaks, and explore ancient churches and museums. Lugano is also famous for its gastronomy, especially its traditional Swiss meals.
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Data source: Meteostat・Last updated: 2025-09
Weather in Locarno throughout the year
Spring (March–May): Average 2–9°C, mild but cool, occasional showers. March is the rainiest month. Popular activities: Hiking, exploring the lake region, visiting local attractions. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, comfortable trousers, raincoat.
Summer (June–August): Average 14–18°C, warm and dry, sunny, ideal for sightseeing. Popular activities: Swimming, water sports, mountain hiking. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sunglasses, hat.
Autumn (September–November): Average 3–11°C, pleasant but with a large temperature difference between day and night, occasional rain. Popular activities: Tasting local cuisine, visiting museums, enjoying the lake scenery. Recommended clothing: Comfortable long-sleeved clothing, light jacket, comfortable shoes.
Winter (December–February): Average -1–2°C, cold, less rainfall. Popular activities: Skiing (requires travel to nearby mountains), enjoying the tranquil winter scenery. Recommended clothing: Warm and heavy clothing, waterproof jacket, warm hat, gloves and scarf.
Weather in Locarno
Annual average temperature: approx. 7.5°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 86 mm / Summer humidity: 50%–60% / Rainiest month: March
Locarno weather by month
| Month | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | -1.4°C | 2.1°C | 2.2°C | 5.4°C | 9°C | 13.8°C | 17.5°C | 18.6°C | 11°C | 8.7°C | 2.7°C | -0.2°C |
| Rainfall (mm) | 1.5 | 6.8 | 14.5 | 7 | 13.7 | 9.8 | 6.6 | 2.6 | 8.3 | 13 | 1.7 | 1.1 |
7-day weather forecast for Locarno
| Date | 11/6Friday | 11/7Saturday | 11/8Sunday | 11/9Monday | 11/10Tuesday | 11/11Wednesday | 11/12Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather |  Light drizzle |  Mist |  Patchy rain nearby |  Partly Cloudy |  Overcast | Overcast |  Light rain |
| High | 5.9°C | 5.3°C | 7.5°C | 8.2°C | 9.5°C | 11.2°C | 7.9°C |
| Low | 0.4°C | 4.4°C | -0.9°C | -1.7°C | -0.7°C | 0.9°C | 4.3°C |
