About Morcote
Morcote is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Ticino (TI), at 45.934° latitude and 8.912° longitude. The municipality is part of the south of the Alps (Ticino), insubric near-Mediterranean climate, mild and sunny. Also known as Morcote, Morcote benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Morcote
The climate in Morcote is characteristic of the south of the Alps (Ticino), insubric near-Mediterranean climate, mild and sunny. Temperatures, precipitation and wind conditions vary throughout the year with local features linked to altitude and surrounding terrain. Our data comes from official weather stations and real-time Netatmo sensors for Morcote and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Morcote: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Morcote: 1991–2020 normals
In Morcote (626 m), the mean annual temperature is 10.9 °C. The warmest month is July (20.2 °C on average) and the coldest January (2.3 °C). About 1450 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in November (169 mm) with a minimum in February (59 mm). The sun shines for about 2016 hours a year, mostly in July (263 h). On average there are 97 frost days and 18 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.7 °C and the absolute minimum −5.8 °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 | 2.3 °C | 13.1 °C | −5.8 °C | 59 | 115 | 25 | 0 |
| Feb | 3.2 °C | 14.2 °C | −5.1 °C | 59 | 137 | 22 | 0 |
| Mar | 6.5 °C | 18.6 °C | −3.1 °C | 78 | 180 | 12 | 0 |
| Apr | 9.9 °C | 20.7 °C | 0.5 °C | 135 | 175 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 14.0 °C | 24.6 °C | 4.9 °C | 160 | 197 | 0 | 6 |
| Jun | 18.1 °C | 28.0 °C | 8.9 °C | 152 | 225 | 0 | 18 |
| Jul | 20.2 °C | 28.7 °C | 11.1 °C | 128 | 263 | 0 | 26 |
| Aug | 19.7 °C | 28.4 °C | 11.0 °C | 140 | 238 | 0 | 25 |
| Sep | 15.5 °C | 24.2 °C | 7.0 °C | 139 | 170 | 0 | 7 |
| Oct | 11.4 °C | 20.9 °C | 2.8 °C | 149 | 124 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 6.7 °C | 16.0 °C | −1.6 °C | 169 | 96 | 10 | 0 |
| Dec | 3.2 °C | 13.3 °C | −5.3 °C | 81 | 96 | 23 | 0 |
| Year | 10.9 °C | 28.7 °C | −5.8 °C | 1450 | 2016 | 97 | 83 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Monte Generoso (8 km, 1600 m), Lugano (9 km, 273 m), Stabio (10 km, 351 m), adjusted to the elevation of Morcote (626 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Morcote:
- Weather Vico Morcote
- Weather Brusino Arsizio
- Weather Melide
- Weather Grancia
- Weather Riva San Vitale
- Weather Collina d'Oro
- Weather Val Mara
- Weather Caslano
- Weather Bissone
- Weather Magliaso
- Weather Neggio
- Weather Pura
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Frequently asked questions about weather in Morcote
What is the weather in Morcote today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Morcote, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Morcote?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Morcote.
Will it rain tomorrow in Morcote?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Morcote.
What is the air quality in Morcote?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Morcote.
Are there weather alerts for Morcote?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Morcote located?
Morcote sits at around 626 m above sea level in the canton of Ticino. This elevation directly affects the temperatures, rain-snow line and snow cover shown in the forecasts.
What is the warmest month in Morcote?
The warmest month in Morcote is July, averaging 20.2 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 2.3 °C.
How much does it rain in Morcote per year?
Morcote receives about 1450 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November (169 mm), the driest February (59 mm).
When is the best time to visit Morcote?
For warmth and sunshine: July (20.2 °C on average, 263 h of sun). The coldest month is January (2.3 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.