The region: Verzasca Valley
Verzasca Valley (Ticino): the weather above is computed at the centre of the region (600 m). Below you will find the forecasts for the 7 municipalities, 0 ski resorts, 0 lakes and 1 passes or summits within 12 km — the terrain makes the weather vary a lot from one valley to the next: use the page of the exact place.
Climate of Verzasca Valley: 1991–2020 normals
In Verzasca Valley (600 m), the mean annual temperature is 11.4 °C. The warmest month is July (19.9 °C on average) and the coldest January (4.1 °C). About 1471 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in October (173 mm) with a minimum in February (48 mm). The sun shines for about 2230 hours a year, mostly in July (268 h). On average there are 24 frost days and 16 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.5 °C and the absolute minimum −5.1 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Sunshine (h) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.1 °C | 14.3 °C | −5.1 °C | 50 | 134 | 9 | 0 |
| Feb | 4.3 °C | 14.8 °C | −4.2 °C | 48 | 153 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 6.9 °C | 17.6 °C | −2.7 °C | 71 | 202 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 9.8 °C | 20.3 °C | 0.9 °C | 126 | 195 | 0 | 1 |
| May | 13.8 °C | 24.1 °C | 5.4 °C | 157 | 210 | 0 | 5 |
| Jun | 17.8 °C | 27.7 °C | 9.2 °C | 155 | 238 | 0 | 16 |
| Jul | 19.9 °C | 28.5 °C | 11.8 °C | 132 | 268 | 0 | 25 |
| Aug | 19.6 °C | 28.3 °C | 11.4 °C | 172 | 249 | 0 | 24 |
| Sep | 15.7 °C | 24.5 °C | 7.8 °C | 166 | 198 | 0 | 6 |
| Oct | 12.1 °C | 21.4 °C | 3.8 °C | 173 | 152 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov | 7.6 °C | 17.6 °C | −0.8 °C | 156 | 112 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 4.8 °C | 14.8 °C | −3.9 °C | 64 | 119 | 7 | 0 |
| Year | 11.4 °C | 28.5 °C | −5.1 °C | 1471 | 2230 | 24 | 78 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Cimetta (12 km, 1661 m), Matro (14 km, 2171 m), Locarno / Monti (15 km, 367 m), adjusted to the elevation of Verzasca Valley (600 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Municipalities in the region
- Personico 6 km · 1183 m
- Verzasca 8 km · 1115 m
- Riviera 8 km · 1150 m
- Mergoscia 10 km · 1167 m
- Pollegio 11 km · 1120 m
- Giornico 11 km · 1106 m
- Serravalle 12 km · 1205 m
⛰️ Passes and summits
- Cardada-Cimetta 1671 m
📍 Places to visit
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Verzasca Valley
What is the weather like in Verzasca Valley today?
The weather at the top of the page gives conditions at the centre of the region (600 m); for a specific town pick it in the “Municipalities in the region” list — each page has its own hourly and 15-day forecast.
What is the climate of Verzasca Valley?
At the centre of the region (600 m) the mean annual temperature is 11.4 °C with 1471 mm of precipitation a year; the warmest month is July (19.9 °C) and the coldest January (4.1 °C). Valleys and summits differ markedly.
What is the warmest month in Verzasca Valley?
The warmest month in Verzasca Valley is July, averaging 19.9 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 4.1 °C.
How much does it rain in Verzasca Valley per year?
Verzasca Valley receives about 1471 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October (173 mm), the driest February (48 mm).
When is the best time to visit Verzasca Valley?
For warmth and sunshine: July (19.9 °C on average, 268 h of sun). The coldest month is January (4.1 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.