SeasonMapLivigno weather in January
Italy
January in Livigno: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take well below freezing.
#1 of 12 months in Livigno · #69 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Livigno in January
Notes from nearby Davos (37 km away)
Livigno doesn't have its own notes for January yet — these are about Davos, close enough to share the season.
A local ski school's guide is candid that Davos-Klosters weather varies a lot month to month and even week to week, worth checking the forecast close to a trip rather than trusting the calendar alone. Their broader advice for planning a first visit: decide whether you're a beginner or advanced skier before booking, since it changes which part of the resort actually suits the trip.
Other months in Livigno
Livigno's forum calls February the pick of the ski season — deep snow already on the ground, and regulars visiting mid-month reported fresh snow on all but a couple of days of their stay. It's consistently rated the most reliable month for conditions here, with plenty of shops and restaurants open to match the crowds.
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Livigno climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -1°C / 30°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -14°C / 6°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Rainfall | 59 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -11°C / 11°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.1 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 71.3 cm / 28.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Livigno in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsChristmas to Epiphany, Christmas holidays in Italy, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Livigno's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherLivigno's best weather comes in January, March and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Livigno in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Duty-free zone
1 Jan – 31 DecThe valley has been outside the customs and VAT area since 1805, so fuel, alcohol and electronics are markedly cheaper here. There are allowance limits, and customs at Foscagno checks on the way out. Source ↗
- Closure
Forcola pass shut for winter
1 Nov – 31 May · usuallyThe pass into Switzerland over the Bernina side closes for the winter, leaving the Foscagno road and the single-lane Munt la Schera tunnel, which runs to a timetable rather than continuously. Source ↗
- Season
Ski season
25 Nov – 3 May · usuallyThe valley floor sits high enough to hold snow from late November into early May, which makes this one of the longest reliable seasons in the Italian Alps. Source ↗
- Holiday
Christmas to Epiphany
22 Dec – 7 JanChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook earlyThe dearest fortnight of the winter, and the shopping street is as busy as the pistes. The road in over Foscagno queues on changeover Saturdays. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 71 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Livigno — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Livigno?
Livigno in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Livigno?
- January in Livigno: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take well below freezing. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Livigno on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Livigno in January?
- In January, Livigno averages a daily high of -1.3°C and a low of -14.5°C, with about 59.3 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Livigno in January?
- Livigno has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in January.
- Does it snow in Livigno in January?
- Livigno sees roughly 71.3 cm of snowfall in January.
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — January
Within 300 km: St. Moritz's Snow Polo World Cup around 18–30 Jan, and Bolzano's Christkindlmarkt on 26 Nov – 6 Jan.