What’s the climate like in Bellinzona?
The current climate of Bellinzona features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 27°C during the day to lows of 7°C. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Bellinzona in recent years was 35°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in January 2016.
On average, Bellinzona gets 1625 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 61 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Switzerland? Check out the weather and climate in places like Zurich, Geneva, Valais, or have a look at other destinations in Switzerland.
Best time to visit Bellinzona?
The best time to visit Bellinzona for pleasant to warm weather is April through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Bellinzona.
Climate Table of Bellinzona
The climate table of Bellinzona shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 7 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 66 | 93 | 78 | 123 | 162 | 174 | 122 | 212 | 130 | 209 | 173 | 83 |
| Snow (cm) | 10 | 18 | 8,7 | 0,1 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,7 | 18 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 7°C in January and December
- Precipitation*: 1625 mm per year, averaging 135 mm per month
- Snowfall: 61 cm per year
- Driest months: 66 mm in January, 78 mm in March and 83 mm in December
- Wettest months: 212 mm in August, 209 mm in October and 174 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Bellinzona
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Bellinzona, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Bellinzona
This graph shows how much precipitation Bellinzona, Switzerland, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Bellinzona
This graph shows how much snow Bellinzona, Switzerland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Bellinzona
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Bellinzona, Switzerland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Bellinzona
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Bellinzona, Switzerland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bellinzona
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Bellinzona, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Bellinzona
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Bellinzona, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Bellinzona by Month
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