What’s the climate like in Ticino?
The current climate of Ticino features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 27°C during the day to lows of 7°C. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Ticino in recent years was 35°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in January 2017.
On average, Ticino gets 1571 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 36 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Ticino?
The best time to visit Ticino for pleasant to warm weather is April through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Ticino.
Climate Table of Ticino
The climate table of Ticino shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 65 | 98 | 97 | 112 | 169 | 156 | 150 | 162 | 116 | 184 | 179 | 83 |
| Snow (cm) | 5,0 | 12 | 4,1 | 0,3 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,5 | 12 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 7°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1571 mm per year, averaging 131 mm per month
- Snowfall: 36 cm per year
- Driest months: 65 mm in January, 83 mm in December and 97 mm in March
- Wettest months: 184 mm in October, 179 mm in November and 169 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Ticino
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Ticino, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ticino
This graph shows how much precipitation Ticino, Switzerland, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Ticino
This graph shows how much snow Ticino, Switzerland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Ticino
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Ticino, Switzerland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Ticino
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Ticino, Switzerland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ticino
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Ticino, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Ticino
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Ticino, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Ticino by Month
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