Weather in January in Canton of Ticino
Thinking about venturing to Canton of Ticino this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.
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
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 135 hours of sunlight anticipated in Lugano. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For specific regional insights in Canton of Ticino for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Canton of Ticino 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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