August · Switzerland
Best time to visit Ascona in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ascona in August
Average temperature 24°C, 181 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.4/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 181 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Ascona scores 7.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 24°C, 181 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ascona is a lakeside town in Italian-speaking Ticino, with a palm-lined promenade on Lake Maggiore.
August in Ascona — reliably good (8th best month)
Trail conditions at 24°C (74°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in August; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
181 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ascona in August?
- In August, Ascona averages 24°C, 181 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Ascona?
- August earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ascona in August?
- Expect about 181 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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