What is the weather like in Lugano vs Zürich in January?

In January, Lugano averages 8°C high / 1°C low with about 50 mm of rain; Zürich averages 5°C high / 0°C low with about 100 mm.

Lugano vs Zürich in January

Lugano is the better pick in January — 64 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lugano is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Zürich is cold, rainy, clean air.

Lugano vs Zürich — January climate, side by side

	🇨🇭 Lugano	🇨🇭 Zürich
Comfort score	64/100 (C)	48/100 (F)
Feels-like high	6°C	2°C
Avg high / low	8° / 1°	5° / 0°
Rainfall	50 mm	100 mm
Rainy days	5	12
Humidity	70%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	49	42

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Lugano 🇨🇭 Switzerlandcold, a little rain, clean air · best September64
Zürich 🇨🇭 Switzerlandcold, rainy, clean air · best June48

Lugano vs Zürich in January — FAQ

Is January better in Lugano or Zürich?: Lugano is the better pick in January — 64 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lugano is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Zürich is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lugano vs Zürich in January?: In January, Lugano averages 8°C high / 1°C low with about 50 mm of rain; Zürich averages 5°C high / 0°C low with about 100 mm.