When is the best time to go to Locarno?

When is the best time to go to Locarno? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best month for good weather in Locarno is September
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are May, June, July, August and November


Annual weather in Locarno

For full information about the climate and weather in Locarno a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 23°F/34°F
4.6in
February 23°F/38°F
4.7in
March 29°F/45°F
5.9in
April 38°F/52°F
9.3in
May 47°F/59°F
12.3in
June 58°F/68°F
12in
July 59°F/74°F
10.9in
August 59°F/72°F
11.5in
September 50°F/67°F
6.2in
October 40°F/54°F
8.7in
November 32°F/43°F
11in
December 25°F/36°F
6.4in


Weather and climate in Locarno

Locarno enjoys a subarctic climate (severe winter, no dry season and cool summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Locarno is 54°F (ranging from 34°F in january to 74°F in july). Annual rainfall is 103.3in, with a minimum of 4.6in in january and a maximum of 12.3in in may.
  • From january to march the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 29°F and, in march, 7 days of rain are expected.
  • In april the climate is unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 38°F and it rains about 9.3in each month.
  • Between the months of may and july the climate is just OK. It is for example 74°F as maximum temperature in july and, in july, 16 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of august and september the climate is good. The temperature rises to 67°F.
  • In the month of october the climate is not good. In average, on the morning it is 41°F.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 31°F and it rains about 25% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Locarno

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Locarno: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Locarno

Find out when Locarno has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Locarno

  • Very low season in Locarno
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, November and December.
  • Low season in Locarno
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April and October.
  • High season in Locarno
    The number of visitors to Locarno is high in: May, June, August and September.
  • Peak season in Locarno
    The largest number of tourists visiting Locarno is during: July.

Figure: Visitor index for Locarno month by month



Best time for low prices in Locarno

Average prices of hotels in Locarno month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Locarno. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Locarno

On average, it costs $ 115 per day to hire a car in Locarno. This price varies by $ 73 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 90 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 163.

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