Ascona-Locarno Weather

Region of Lake Maggiore and the valleys

Ascona-Locarno weather forecast

The gentle Maggia Valley, the impetuous Verzasca Valley, the lakeside in Locarno and Ascona and the islands of Brissago. Check the weather forecast for Ascona.

LOCARNO - WHAT'S THE WEATHER LIKE

18°
  • Friday 19 April
  • Min 6° / Max 18°
  • Precipitation 0%

WHAT'S THE WEATHER LIKE IN THE NEXT DAYS

Sat

8°/18°

Sun

7°/17°

Mon

5°/14°

Tue

7°/14°

Temperature and climate in Ascona-Locarno

The Locarno area is the only place where you can go from the lakeside to the mountains in the bat of an eye. On an average year, Locarno records 2,155 hours of sunshine, or rather 56% of the possible sunshine. In comparison, Zurich only enjoys around 1,482 hours and Turin 1,618 hours.

Sun, sun, sun. By March, Locarno and Ascona already enjoy almost 200 hours of sunshine per month. The minimum temperature is 5°C and the top temperature reaches 25°C. Spring is mild on the shores of Lake Maggiore, inviting visitors to stroll among the camellias and explore the mountain paths.
Sun, sun, sun. By March, Locarno and Ascona already enjoy almost 200 hours of sunshine per month. The minimum temperature is 5°C and the top temperature reaches 25°C. Spring is mild on the shores of Lake Maggiore, inviting visitors to stroll among the camellias and explore the mountain paths.

Spring

The top temperatures exceed 25°C throughout almost the whole of July and the minimum temperatures are stable at around 18°C. From June to August, the top temperatures exceed 30°C and the sun dominates the Locarno summer, shining for almost 260 hours per month.
The top temperatures exceed 25°C throughout almost the whole of July and the minimum temperatures are stable at around 18°C. From June to August, the top temperatures exceed 30°C and the sun dominates the Locarno summer, shining for almost 260 hours per month.

Summer

The forecast is favourable, with mild temperatures and plenty of warm sunshine for autumn events. You can happily drink a cappuccino on the lakeside in Ascona even late into the season. From 22°C in September, the top temperatures fall to around 11°C in November.
The forecast is favourable, with mild temperatures and plenty of warm sunshine for autumn events. You can happily drink a cappuccino on the lakeside in Ascona even late into the season. From 22°C in September, the top temperatures fall to around 11°C in November.

Autumn

Locarno and Ascona are beautiful in the snow! A delicate blanket covers the region in winter, making it an ideal setting for enjoying the thermal waters. The top temperatures range between 7 and 9°C, while the minimum temperature is around 2°C, and the snow sparkles in the sunlight (150 hours in February).
Locarno and Ascona are beautiful in the snow! A delicate blanket covers the region in winter, making it an ideal setting for enjoying the thermal waters. The top temperatures range between 7 and 9°C, while the minimum temperature is around 2°C, and the snow sparkles in the sunlight (150 hours in February).

Winter

About Ascona-Locarno

Are you looking for a corner of paradise with a mild climate, exotic plants and wonderful mountains? From palms to glaciers. You will be amazed by the variety of the area around Lake Maggiore and its valleys.

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