When to go · Locarno
Locarno in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, crowded, festival prices), Nov–Mar (many lifts and boats reduced).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 7°C45°F / 0°C32°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- High
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Locarno
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, crowded, festival prices), Nov–Mar (many lifts and boats reduced).
Weather in January
- LocarnoHighs around 7 °C, lows around 0 °C, rain on about 7 daysHighs around 45 °F, lows around 32 °F, rain on about 7 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