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Sornico weather in January (Canton of Ticino, Switzerland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Sornico during January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Sornico typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Winter occurs in January. 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 clothes.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 133 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 96 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 133 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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