Bellinzona weather in January (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Bellinzona in January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Bellinzona usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 4°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -5°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Bellinzona in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. On average, there are about 13 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 135 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bellinzona. June, July and August generally stand out with 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 Bellinzona climate page with graphs.

 

Bellinzona, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 135 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Locarno, Switzerland (17 KM, 10 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

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