Climate Insights for Airolo

The climate in Airolo is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 1853mm of precipitation falls per year. Airolo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Airolo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Airolo experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Airolo vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Airolo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1853mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 154mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 217mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 90mm. That's 127mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Airolo receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 676cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 95cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Airolo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Airolo, which began on March 20, 2026. Airolo is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Airolo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.