Locarno weather in July (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Locarno during July? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In July, Locarno typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. July is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Locarno in July usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 266 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Locarno climate page with graphs.

 

Locarno, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 61%  

Sunshine 266 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 65%  

Where to go in Switzerland in July

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in July and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Locarno in July?

For visitors traveling to Locarno, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in July.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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