Bellinzona Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Bellinzona, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in July to a chilly 4°C (39°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 13°C (55°F) in July to -5°C (23°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Bellinzona experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1573 mm (62 in) of precipitation annually. The seasons in Bellinzona bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 169 mm (6.7 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 71 mm (2.8 in) over 13 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Bellinzona Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Bellinzona, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 3.7 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bellinzona.

The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 75%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year