Monte Tamaro ski resort
Monte Tamaro is a ski resort in the canton of Ticino, in the municipality of Monteceneri. The village sits at 1530 m and the ski area tops out at 1962 m (Monte Tamaro), a vertical drop of 432 m. The forecast at the top of the page is computed for the village altitude; the “Summit weather” section gives temperature, snow, wind and freezing level at 1962 m.
Snow and season in Monte Tamaro
Between 1500 and 2000 m, winters are long and snowy and summers short and cool; the snow line often drops below the village in winter.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1530 m) and the slopes (1962 m); above 50–60 km/h of summit wind, exposed lifts may close; a warm front lifts the freezing level within hours, a cold front brings snow down to the valley.
Climate of Monte Tamaro: 1991–2020 normals
In Monte Tamaro (1530 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.1 °C. The warmest month is July (15.0 °C on average) and the coldest January (−4.7 °C). About 2313 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in November (270 mm) with a minimum in February (79 mm). The sun shines for about 2217 hours a year, mostly in July (253 h). On average there are 126 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 24.6 °C and the absolute minimum −13.3 °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 | −4.7 °C | 7.3 °C | −13.2 °C | 90 | 158 | 26 | 0 |
| Feb | −3.0 °C | 9.2 °C | −12.4 °C | 79 | 166 | 23 | 0 |
| Mar | 1.5 °C | 14.7 °C | −9.6 °C | 112 | 203 | 20 | 0 |
| Apr | 5.1 °C | 17.4 °C | −6.2 °C | 202 | 185 | 12 | 0 |
| May | 9.2 °C | 20.8 °C | −1.4 °C | 251 | 197 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 13.0 °C | 23.9 °C | 2.6 °C | 231 | 224 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 15.0 °C | 24.6 °C | 4.5 °C | 201 | 253 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 14.3 °C | 24.2 °C | 3.9 °C | 253 | 231 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 10.1 °C | 20.2 °C | −0.3 °C | 252 | 178 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 5.3 °C | 16.0 °C | −5.3 °C | 261 | 153 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | −0.1 °C | 10.5 °C | −9.7 °C | 270 | 129 | 14 | 0 |
| Dec | −4.3 °C | 7.7 °C | −13.3 °C | 113 | 140 | 24 | 0 |
| Year | 5.1 °C | 24.6 °C | −13.3 °C | 2313 | 2217 | 126 | 1 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Magadino / Cadenazzo (4 km, 203 m), Locarno / Monti (10 km, 367 m), Cimetta (12 km, 1661 m), adjusted to the elevation of Monte Tamaro (1530 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Cardada-Cimetta (10 km · 1340–1671 m)
- Weather Nara (36 km · 1350–2000 m)
- Weather Bosco Gurin (39 km · 1500–2400 m)
- Weather Carì (42 km · 1640–2170 m)
- Weather San Bernardino (43 km · 1600–2525 m)
- Weather Campo Blenio (48 km · 1200–1500 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Mezzovico-Vira
- Weather Locarno
- Weather Cadenazzo
- Weather Sant'Antonino
- Weather Lavertezzo
- Weather Gambarogno
- Weather Capriasca
- Weather Tenero-Contra
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Monte Tamaro
How high is Monte Tamaro?
The village of Monte Tamaro is at 1530 m and the ski area rises to 1962 m (Monte Tamaro), a vertical drop of 432 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Monte Tamaro?
Expect about 3 °C less at the summit (1962 m) than in the village (1530 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1962 m.
When does it snow in Monte Tamaro?
In the village (1530 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November to March (1991–2020 normals), when precipitation mostly falls as snow. Higher up, snow can fall in any season.
Where can I see the weather on the slopes of Monte Tamaro?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Monte Tamaro (1962 m), min/max temperature, 7-day snowfall, wind and gusts, plus the freezing level and the estimated snow line.
What is the warmest month in Monte Tamaro?
The warmest month in Monte Tamaro is July, averaging 15.0 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −4.7 °C.
How much does it rain in Monte Tamaro per year?
Monte Tamaro receives about 2313 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November (270 mm), the driest February (79 mm).
When is the best time to visit Monte Tamaro?
For warmth and sunshine: July (15.0 °C on average, 253 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−4.7 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.