Weather in January in Canton of Ticino
Planning a journey to Canton of Ticino this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Canton of Ticino in January?
Canton of Ticino is a region in Switzerland. In January, Canton of Ticino experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Bedretto at -6°C to cold in Balerna at 7°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C in Balerna and -13°C in Bedretto. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canton of Ticino, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chiasso with an average of 67 mm to high rainfall in Bedretto with 116 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Lugano typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
The city Lugano usually sees around 135 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a more detailed look at Canton of Ticino's conditions throughout the year, check out our Canton of Ticino climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Switzerland, check out our Canton of Ticino's climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Ticino?
Lugano
In January Lugano generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ascona
In January Ascona generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Locarno
In January Locarno generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Brissago
In January Brissago generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Piazzogna
In January Piazzogna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Canton of Ticino?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Canton of Ticino due to the typically poor weather in Lugano.
On average, the best time to visit Canton of Ticino is in May, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Lugano. On the other hand, the months of January, February, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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