AI-generatedAirolo at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,670 h
- Rain a year
- 1,594 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,162 m
Climate in Airolo
Airolo has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year, Airolo is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Airolo
The best time to visit Airolo is from May to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is October with 186 mm of precipitation.
Airolo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Airolo in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–16 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Airolo in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Airolo in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 6–17 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Airolo in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:4118:41
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:23–08:22 · evening 18:00–19:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:11–07:23 · evening 19:00–19:11
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Airolo compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 9° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 9° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Airolo in October?
In October, Airolo is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 186 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Airolo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:41 – 18:41
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %61 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %28 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Airolo
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Airolo: score 70 against 43. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 43 | 70better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 186 mm | 138 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Airolo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January2° · 2.3 h
In January, Airolo is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 72 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Airolo.
Airolo in January22February4° · 3.7 h
In February, Airolo is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 65 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Airolo.
Airolo in February31March8° · 4.9 h
In March, Airolo is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 93 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Airolo.
Airolo in March48April12° · 5.1 h
In April, Airolo is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 142 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Airolo.
Airolo in April60May16° · 5.5 h
In May, Airolo is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 170 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Airolo.
Airolo in May66June21° · 6.6 h
In June, Airolo is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 154 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Airolo.
Airolo in June70July23° · 7.0 h
In July, Airolo is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 138 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Airolo.
Airolo in July68August22° · 6.2 h
In August, Airolo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 163 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Airolo.
Airolo in August69September17° · 5.4 h
In September, Airolo is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 151 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Airolo.
Airolo in September43October12° · 4.1 h
In October, Airolo is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 186 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Airolo.
Airolo in October12November6° · 2.2 h
In November, Airolo is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 175 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Airolo.
Airolo in November16December2° · 1.7 h
In December, Airolo is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 85 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Airolo.
Airolo in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Airolo
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18 | 2° | −6° | 2.3 h | 10 | 72 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 4° | −5° | 3.7 h | 9 | 65 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 8° | −1° | 4.9 h | 12 | 93 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 12° | 2° | 5.1 h | 13 | 142 |
| MayMay | 60 | 16° | 6° | 5.5 h | 17 | 170 |
| JuneJun | 66 | 21° | 9° | 6.6 h | 16 | 154 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 23° | 11° | 7.0 h | 15 | 138 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 22° | 11° | 6.2 h | 14 | 163 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 17° | 7° | 5.4 h | 13 | 151 |
| OctoberOct | 43 | 12° | 3° | 4.1 h | 14 | 186 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 6° | −1° | 2.2 h | 12 | 175 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | 2° | −5° | 1.7 h | 10 | 85 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Airolo
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.1 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Airolo, 37 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 23 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Airolo: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Airolo has about 14 rainy days with 186 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Airolo
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Airolo
How breezy and how cloudy Airolo is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Airolo typically peaks at 7 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Airolo: mostly cloudy, with about 4.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow
Snow in Airolo
When Airolo is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Airolo has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 8 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 21 out of 100: possible.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Airolo
Weather for your travel dates
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Airolo in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Airolo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).
- 43
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 43
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 30 min
- Distance
- 860 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Switzerland
- Currency
- Swiss Franc (CHF)
- Languages
- German, French, Italian
- Sockets
- Type C, J · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +41
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Airolo vs Andermatt
In October Airolo has the better holiday weather (score 43 vs 38). During the day Andermatt is 1 °C cooler than Airolo.
| in October | Airolo | Andermatt |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 43 | 38 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jul – Aug |
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Frequently asked questions about Airolo
When is the best time to visit Airolo?
The best time to visit Airolo is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Airolo?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Airolo?
The wettest month is October with 186 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 65 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Airolo get?
Airolo gets around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.0 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Airolo in?
Airolo is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Airolo?
A nonstop flight from London to Airolo takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 860 km.
Which school holidays are best for Airolo?
Airolo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 61, summer holidays 69, October half-term 43, Christmas holidays 17.