Locarno Weather in January

What's the weather like in Locarno (Ticino) in January 2024?

The climate in Locarno during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Locarno and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

Locarno weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.6°C 34.8°F
Nightly temperature -4°C 24.9°F
Average temperature -1.2°C 29.8°F
Daily sunshine 3.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 70 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 11°C 51.8°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Locarno with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Locarno

Locarno average temperature in January

January rainfall

Locarno average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Locarno average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Locarno in January 2024.

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Locarno weather stats

Locarno weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.9°C 67.8°F
Driest month: December 66mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: July 7.6hrs
Coldest month: January 1.4°C 34.5°F
Wettest month: August 163mm 6.4ins
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