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Lugano in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Lugano in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Lugano, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Lugano in January 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Lugano in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +7°C during the day and approximately 8 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 7 snowy days in the month and around 48 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Lugano;

Average weather

☀️
+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-16°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
48 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
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 +13°C during the day to a minimum of -3°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +8°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +11°C.

Is Lugano warm or cold in January?

Lugano is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +7°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from 0°C to -1°C.

Pack a sweater 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.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+7°C+7°C+8°C
Min. temperature
-11°C-16°C-15°C
Max. temperature
+19°C+23°C+24°C
Rainfall
68 mm48 mm52 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
76%74%70%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1018 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
688
Cloudy days
13129
Rainy days
756
Snowy days
576

January weather is still as ok as in December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +7°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 68 mm to 48 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 6 to 8.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Lugano in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Lugano is gradually increasing during January, going from 0 m/s to 5 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
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 35 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
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 45% chance of precipitation and 213 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 48 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Lugano based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 6 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
🌫️
+10°C
2 January
🌫️
+10°C
3 January
🌧️
+10°C
4 January
🌫️
+11°C
5 January
☀️
+13°C
6 January
🌫️
+8°C
7 January
☁️
+7°C
8 January
🌧️
+7°C
9 January
☀️
+11°C
10 January
☀️
+12°C
11 January
☀️
+8°C
12 January
☀️
+10°C
13 January
☀️
+10°C
14 January
☀️
+11°C
15 January
☁️
+7°C
16 January
☁️
+4°C
17 January
🌧️
+3°C
18 January
☀️
+6°C
19 January
☁️
+5°C
20 January
☀️
+7°C
21 January
☀️
+8°C
22 January
☀️
+8°C
23 January
☁️
+7°C
24 January
☀️
+10°C
25 January
☁️
+9°C
26 January
☁️
+7°C
27 January
🌧️
+4°C
28 January
☀️
+7°C
29 January
☀️
+7°C
30 January
☀️
+9°C
31 January
☀️
+11°C
In January 2023 Lugano had 16 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Lugano climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Lugano in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+15°C) and the highest in 2022 (+20°C). The driest year was 2005 with only 806 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 3105 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.

Monthly weather in Lugano

Source of the data

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, 2023.

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.