Locarno weather in January (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Locarno in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Locarno tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January ushers in 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 -4°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Locarno in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 135 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

 

Locarno, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 135 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 59%  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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