Morcote
Morcote (historic village) sits at 280 m (Ticino), near lac de Lugano, Melide, Vico Morcote. The weather above is computed for the site itself: hourly forecast to pick the best visiting slot (rain, sun, UV), golden hours for photography, 15-day forecast for planning and the 1991–2020 climate for the best season.
Climate of Morcote: 1991–2020 normals
In Morcote (280 m), the mean annual temperature is 12.8 °C. The warmest month is July (22.1 °C on average) and the coldest January (4.1 °C). About 1305 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in November (155 mm) with a minimum in January (54 mm). The sun shines for about 2074 hours a year, mostly in July (263 h). On average there are 61 frost days and 15 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 30.7 °C and the absolute minimum −4.2 °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 | 15.1 °C | −4.2 °C | 54 | 120 | 17 | 0 |
| Feb | 5.1 °C | 16.2 °C | −3.5 °C | 54 | 140 | 14 | 0 |
| Mar | 8.3 °C | 20.5 °C | −1.5 °C | 71 | 186 | 7 | 0 |
| Apr | 11.8 °C | 22.6 °C | 2.1 °C | 122 | 179 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 15.9 °C | 26.5 °C | 6.7 °C | 144 | 199 | 0 | 5 |
| Jun | 19.9 °C | 29.9 °C | 10.6 °C | 136 | 228 | 0 | 17 |
| Jul | 22.1 °C | 30.7 °C | 12.9 °C | 113 | 263 | 0 | 26 |
| Aug | 21.6 °C | 30.3 °C | 12.7 °C | 125 | 242 | 0 | 24 |
| Sep | 17.4 °C | 26.2 °C | 8.7 °C | 124 | 181 | 0 | 6 |
| Oct | 13.3 °C | 22.8 °C | 4.5 °C | 135 | 133 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 8.6 °C | 18.0 °C | 0.0 °C | 155 | 101 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 5.0 °C | 15.3 °C | −3.7 °C | 74 | 102 | 15 | 0 |
| Year | 12.8 °C | 30.7 °C | −4.2 °C | 1305 | 2074 | 61 | 79 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Monte Generoso (8 km, 1600 m), Stabio (9 km, 351 m), Lugano (10 km, 273 m), adjusted to the elevation of Morcote (280 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
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Nearby municipalities
- Weather Morcote (1 km)
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- Weather Brusino Arsizio (2 km)
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- Weather Melide (5 km)
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- Weather Bissone (5 km)
Sights & landmarks Weather Morcote
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Morcote
When is the best time to visit Morcote?
Pick a rain-free slot in the hourly forecast; for photos, aim for the golden hours (sunrise/sunset) shown above. The sunniest month is July and the warmest July (22.1 °C).
What will the weather be like at Morcote tomorrow?
The “15-Day Forecast” section and the “7-day forecast” block give tomorrow's weather at Morcote: min/max temperature, precipitation, wind. Updated hourly.
Where is Morcote?
Morcote is at 280 m, Ticino, near lac de Lugano, Melide, Vico Morcote. See the nearby municipalities below for the weather around it.
What is the warmest month in Morcote?
The warmest month in Morcote is July, averaging 22.1 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 4.1 °C.
How much does it rain in Morcote per year?
Morcote receives about 1305 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November (155 mm), the driest January (54 mm).
When is the best time to visit Morcote?
For warmth and sunshine: July (22.1 °C on average, 263 h of sun). The coldest month is January (4.1 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.