When to go · Locarno
Locarno in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, crowded, festival prices), Nov–Mar (many lifts and boats reduced).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 27°C81°F / 17°C63°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- High
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- High
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Locarno
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, crowded, festival prices), Nov–Mar (many lifts and boats reduced).
Weather in August
- LocarnoHighs around 27 °C, lows around 17 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 81 °F, lows around 63 °F, rain on about 10 days
- Ticino, Switzerland · Lugano, Locarno, Bellinzonahot
Warmest region with palm trees; heavy rain possible in autumn. The Gotthard base tunnel puts it 2 h from Zurich.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Switzerland overall
- High
- Prices · Switzerland overall
- High
Switzerland overall: National Day on 1 August; Locarno Film Festival; river swimming in Bern, Basel and Zurich.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen