Sornico weather in January (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Sornico in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Sornico typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -10°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Sornico in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 15 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 133 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sornico. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sornico, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 133 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

* Data from: Lucarno, Switzerland (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in January

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Sornico in January?

Visitors traveling to Sornico should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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