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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°C (43°F) / −1°C (30°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.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • BellinzonaHighs around 6 °C (43 °F), lows around -1 °C (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.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Jan: Good

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 6 °C (43 °F)

    Apr: 17 °C (63 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: -1 °C (30 °F)

    Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 6 (better)

    Apr: 9

  • Crowds

    Jan: Medium

    Apr: Low

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Apr: 0

January: 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.

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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