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When to go · Bellinzona

Bellinzona in December

Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Switzerland: Christmas markets (Basel, Zurich, Montreux) and ski season from mid-month; Christmas–New Year is the most expensive week.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
7°C (45°F) / 0°C (32°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
High
Switzerland overall
Prices
High
Switzerland overall

Verdict

GoodSwitzerland month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Switzerland: Christmas markets (Basel, Zurich, Montreux) and ski season from mid-month; Christmas–New Year is the most expensive week.

Is another month better than December?

December is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • BellinzonaHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 6 days
  • Ticino, Switzerland · Lugano, Locarno, Bellinzonacool

    Warmest region with palm trees; heavy rain possible in autumn. The Gotthard base tunnel puts it 2 h from Zurich.

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Christmas big impact

    24–26 Dec · Switzerland

    Shops closed 25–26 Dec; resort prices peak through New Year.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Switzerland overall
High
Prices · Switzerland overall
High

Switzerland overall: Christmas markets (Basel, Zurich, Montreux) and ski season from mid-month; Christmas–New Year is the most expensive week.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bellinzona, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Dec: Good

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Dec: 7 °C (45 °F)

    Apr: 17 °C (63 °F)

  • Night low

    Dec: 0 °C (32 °F)

    Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)

  • Rain days

    Dec: 6 (better)

    Apr: 9

  • Crowds

    Dec: High

    Apr: Low

  • Prices

    Dec: High

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Dec: 1

    Apr: 0

December: Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Switzerland: Christmas markets (Basel, Zurich, Montreux) and ski season from mid-month; Christmas–New Year is the most expensive week.

April: Inside Bellinzona's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.

Bellinzona: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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Across Switzerland in December →