Carona weather in January (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

Is Carona a good destination in January, weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Carona typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 7°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -0°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Carona in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 71 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 11 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 57 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Carona, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 57 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Como, Italy (20 KM, 12 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

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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