The region: Maggia Valley
Maggia Valley (Ticino): the weather above is computed at the centre of the region (600 m). Below you will find the forecasts for the 23 municipalities, 2 ski resorts, 0 lakes and 1 passes or summits within 20 km — the terrain makes the weather vary a lot from one valley to the next: use the page of the exact place.
Climate of Maggia Valley: 1991–2020 normals
In Maggia Valley (600 m), the mean annual temperature is 11.3 °C. The warmest month is July (20.1 °C on average) and the coldest January (3.8 °C). About 1540 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in October (179 mm) with a minimum in February (57 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 28.7 °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 | 3.8 °C | 14.1 °C | −5.1 °C | 63 | 134 | 9 | 0 |
| Feb | 4.1 °C | 15.0 °C | −4.5 °C | 57 | 153 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 6.9 °C | 17.9 °C | −2.5 °C | 82 | 202 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 9.8 °C | 20.4 °C | 1.0 °C | 138 | 195 | 0 | 1 |
| May | 13.8 °C | 24.2 °C | 5.4 °C | 163 | 210 | 0 | 5 |
| Jun | 17.8 °C | 27.7 °C | 9.2 °C | 155 | 238 | 0 | 16 |
| Jul | 20.1 °C | 28.7 °C | 11.9 °C | 128 | 268 | 0 | 25 |
| Aug | 19.8 °C | 28.5 °C | 11.6 °C | 166 | 249 | 0 | 24 |
| Sep | 15.8 °C | 24.7 °C | 7.9 °C | 168 | 198 | 0 | 6 |
| Oct | 11.8 °C | 21.5 °C | 3.7 °C | 179 | 152 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov | 7.3 °C | 17.1 °C | −0.8 °C | 168 | 112 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 4.5 °C | 14.9 °C | −4.0 °C | 74 | 119 | 7 | 0 |
| Year | 11.3 °C | 28.7 °C | −5.1 °C | 1540 | 2230 | 24 | 78 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Cimetta (16 km, 1661 m), Locarno / Monti (18 km, 367 m), Robièi (19 km, 1898 m), adjusted to the elevation of Maggia Valley (600 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Municipalities in the region
- Cevio 4 km · 779 m
- Linescio 6 km · 1083 m
- Lavizzara 6 km · 1431 m
- Cerentino 6 km · 1319 m
- Campo (Vallemaggia) 9 km · 1359 m
- Onsernone 11 km · 674 m
- Maggia 12 km · 1089 m
- Bosco/Gurin 13 km · 1652 m
- Avegno Gordevio 14 km · 1180 m
- Terre di Pedemonte 14 km · 428 m
- Centovalli 15 km · 347 m
- Verzasca 15 km · 1115 m
- Losone 16 km · 378 m
- Mergoscia 17 km · 1167 m
- Minusio 17 km · 260 m
- Brione sopra Minusio 17 km · 950 m
- Orselina 18 km · 681 m
- Muralto 18 km · 243 m
- Ascona 18 km · 212 m
- Ronco sopra Ascona 19 km · 1065 m
- Brissago 19 km · 1037 m
- Dalpe 20 km · 1843 m
- Personico 20 km · 1183 m
⛷️ Ski resorts
- Bosco Gurin 1500–2400 m
- Cardada-Cimetta 1340–1671 m
⛰️ Passes and summits
- Cardada-Cimetta 1671 m
📍 Places to visit
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Maggia Valley
What is the weather like in Maggia 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 Maggia Valley?
At the centre of the region (600 m) the mean annual temperature is 11.3 °C with 1540 mm of precipitation a year; the warmest month is July (20.1 °C) and the coldest January (3.8 °C). Valleys and summits differ markedly.
What is the warmest month in Maggia Valley?
The warmest month in Maggia Valley is July, averaging 20.1 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 3.8 °C.
How much does it rain in Maggia Valley per year?
Maggia Valley receives about 1540 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October (179 mm), the driest February (57 mm).
When is the best time to visit Maggia Valley?
For warmth and sunshine: July (20.1 °C on average, 268 h of sun). The coldest month is January (3.8 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.