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°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Medium; Switzerland overall
Prices: High; Switzerland overall

Plan around it

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).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

LocarnoHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 45 °F (7 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), 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.

Switzerland overall: Prime ski month with cold, clear days; Plateau cities foggy; WEF closes Davos mid-month.

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

First month

Second month

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, crowded, festival prices), Nov–Mar (many lifts and boats reduced).

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

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