Rivera weather in January (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

How is January weather typically in Rivera? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Rivera typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 4°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -3°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Rivera in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 135 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Rivera. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rivera, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 135 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

* Data from: Locarno, Switzerland (11 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

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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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Rivera.

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