January could be a good time to visit Lugano, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +45°F, and there are typically 9 sunny days in January. However, expect about 3 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 49 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Lugano;
Average weather
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+45°F
Avg. max. temperature
+3°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
49 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lugano has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Lugano in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lugano for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +68°F during the day to a minimum of +27°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +52°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +55°F.
Is Lugano warm or cold in January?
Lugano is typically chill in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +45°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +32°F to +30°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Lugano, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Lugano in January
Lugano weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+45°F
+45°F
+46°F
Min. temperature
+12°F
+3°F
+5°F
Max. temperature
+66°F
+73°F
+75°F
Rainfall
67 mm
49 mm
54 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
76%
74%
70%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1018 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
7
9
9
Cloudy days
18
17
14
Rainy days
4
3
3
Snowy days
2
2
2
January weather is still as ok as in December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +45°F for average maximum temperature during the day.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 67 mm to 49 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 74%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 7 to 9.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Lugano in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Lugano is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Lugano based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 5 mm, with a 3% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain.Lugano is amazing in January with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Lugano wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 211 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 49 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Lugano based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 0%, for a monthly total of around 1 mm.
January is one of the snowiest months in Lugano.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Lugano?
This is the weather in Lugano in January 2023:
1 January
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+59°F
2 January
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+51°F
3 January
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+50°F
4 January
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+46°F
5 January
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+53°F
6 January
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+49°F
7 January
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+42°F
8 January
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+45°F
9 January
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+46°F
10 January
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+50°F
11 January
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+52°F
12 January
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+47°F
13 January
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+47°F
14 January
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+53°F
15 January
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+56°F
16 January
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+54°F
17 January
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+62°F
18 January
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+55°F
19 January
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+48°F
20 January
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+52°F
21 January
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+49°F
22 January
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+50°F
23 January
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+49°F
24 January
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+49°F
25 January
🌫️
+46°F
26 January
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+49°F
27 January
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+49°F
28 January
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+58°F
29 January
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+53°F
30 January
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+67°F
31 January
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+56°F
In January 2023 Lugano had 25 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 11%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Lugano climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Lugano in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+41°F) and the highest in 2007 (+56°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 335 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lugano in January:
Is January a good time to visit Lugano?
It’s always a good time to visit Lugano, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Lugano in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Lugano rainy in January?
Lugano is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Lugano in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lugano in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Switzerland
Check out the weather for other cities in Switzerland.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lugano, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.