Maggia weather in January (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

How's the weather trend in Maggia as January approaches? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Maggia includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 2°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -6°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Maggia in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 133 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 Maggia. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, September, 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 Maggia climate page with graphs.

 

Maggia, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 133 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

Data from: Lucarno, Switzerland (10 KM, 6 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

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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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