When to go · Bellinzona
Bellinzona, month by month
The best months for Bellinzona: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Switzerland: Prime ski month with cold, clear days; Plateau cities foggy; WEF closes Davos mid-month.6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Switzerland: School holidays fill resorts; Basel Fasnacht carnival (three days from the Monday after Ash Wednesday).8 °C (46 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Switzerland: Sunny spring skiing; cities quiet; lakes still cold.13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Bellinzona's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.17 °C (63 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGreatInside Bellinzona's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.21 °C (70 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 11 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneGreatInside Bellinzona's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 10 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), Nov (wet, castles on short hours).28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 9 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), Nov (wet, castles on short hours).27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 10 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Bellinzona's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Bellinzona's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), Nov (wet, castles on short hours).11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberGoodOutside 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.7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bellinzona, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
May: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 9 (better)
May: 11
Crowds
Apr: Low
May: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0
April: Inside Bellinzona's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
May: Inside Bellinzona's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Bellinzona: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.