When to go · Bellinzona
Bellinzona in January
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Switzerland: Prime ski month with cold, clear days; Plateau cities foggy; WEF closes Davos mid-month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 6°C43°F / −1°C30°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- High
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
GoodSwitzerland month rating
Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Switzerland: Prime ski month with cold, clear days; Plateau cities foggy; WEF closes Davos mid-month.
Weather in January
- BellinzonaHighs around 6 °C, lows around -1 °C, rain on about 6 daysHighs around 43 °F, lows around 30 °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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Switzerland overall
- Medium
- Prices · Switzerland overall
- High
Switzerland overall: Prime ski month with cold, clear days; Plateau cities foggy; WEF closes Davos mid-month.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket