When to go · Locarno
Locarno in October
Great month. Inside Locarno's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 17°C63°F / 10°C50°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Locarno
Inside Locarno's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Weather in October
- LocarnoHighs around 17 °C, lows around 10 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 63 °F, lows around 50 °F, rain on about 9 days
- Ticino, Switzerland · Lugano, Locarno, Bellinzonabest weather
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
- Low
- Prices · Switzerland overall
- Medium
Switzerland overall: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings