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Contra weather in January (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

How does the January weather in Contra compare to other months? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Contra typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -5°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Contra in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 135 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Contra. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Contra, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 76 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 65% *  
SunshineSunshine 135 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 59% *  
Data from: Locarno, Switzerland (4 KM, 2 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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