January weather forecast
Lugano, Switzerland

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Weather in January

Comparing to December, January in Lugano, Switzerland, opens up the year in the grip of a relatively milder winter. However, snowfall of 3mm (0.12") can still be expected, slightly marking this month as a winter period. Daylight stretches for 9.1 hours, yet it’s accompanied by an average relative humidity of 72%. The fluctuation between chilling colder nights with temperatures sinking to nearly freezing and brisk afternoons gives the weather a sharp edge. Casually prepared tourists may find such quicksilver shifts somewhat off-putting.

Temperature

January is the month when Lugano sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 4.5°C (40.1°F) and a low of -2.3°C (27.9°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Lugano are January and July, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically collects 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Lugano, during January, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of snow. In Lugano, during the entire year, snow falls for 4 days and aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:06 and sunset at 16:49. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:48 and sunset at 17:26 CET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Lugano, Switzerland, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Lugano?

January is the coldest month in Lugano, Switzerland, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 4.5°C (40.1°F) and an average low of -2.3°C (27.9°F).

How cold does it get in Lugano in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Lugano are 4.5°C (40.1°F) and -2.3°C (27.9°F) respectively.

What is the least humid month in Lugano?

The months with the lowest humidity are January and July, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in January in Lugano?

In January, the average relative humidity in Lugano, Switzerland, is 72%.

What is the driest month in Lugano?

The month with the least rainfall in Lugano is January, when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically collects 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Lugano in January?

In Lugano, during January, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Lugano?

In Lugano, Switzerland, in January, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 3mm (0.12") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Lugano?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Lugano?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:06 and sunset at 16:49. On the last day of the month, in Lugano, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:48 and sunset at 17:26 CET.

How long on average sun shines in January in Lugano?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lugano?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Lugano, Switzerland.

How high is the UV index in January in Lugano?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Lugano, Switzerland

Average temperature in January - Lugano, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in January: 4.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -2.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.3°C).

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Average pressure in January
Lugano, Switzerland

Average pressure in January - Lugano, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in January: 1018.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Lugano, Switzerland

Average wind speed in January - Lugano, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (7.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.1km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Lugano, Switzerland

Average humidity in January - Lugano, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and July (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Lugano, Switzerland

Average rainfall in January - Lugano, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in January: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (7mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Lugano, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in January - Lugano, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Lugano, Switzerland

Average snowfall in January - Lugano, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in January: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Lugano, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in January - Lugano, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lugano, Switzerland

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lugano, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Lugano, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in January - Lugano, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (16.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Lugano, Switzerland

Average UV index in January - Lugano, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Lugano, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in January - Lugano, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in January
Lugano, Switzerland

Average visibility in January - Lugano, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is October (8km).

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