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Ascona weather in January (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

How's the weather trend in Ascona as January approaches? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Ascona includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -4°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Ascona in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 133 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ascona. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ascona climate page with graphs.

 

Ascona, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 133 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 61% *  

Where to go in Switzerland in January

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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