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Brissago weather in January (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

Will it be warm or cold in Brissago this January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Brissago includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. 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 -3°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Brissago in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 133 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 Brissago. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Brissago, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 79 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 133 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 61% *  
* Data from: Lucarno, Switzerland (7 KM, 4 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.

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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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