When is the best time to go to Bellinzona?

When is the best time to go to Bellinzona? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Bellinzona are June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are May, June, August and November


Annual weather in Bellinzona

For full information about the climate and weather in Bellinzona a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 25°F/36°F
2.5in
February 27°F/38°F
2.9in
March 31°F/45°F
3.3in
April 40°F/52°F
6in
May 49°F/59°F
6.9in
June 58°F/68°F
6.5in
July 59°F/74°F
5.9in
August 58°F/72°F
6.7in
September 50°F/65°F
4in
October 41°F/56°F
5.9in
November 34°F/45°F
8in
December 29°F/38°F
4in


Weather and climate in Bellinzona

Bellinzona enjoys a subarctic climate (severe winter, no dry season and cool summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Bellinzona is 54°F (ranging from 36°F in january to 74°F in july). Annual rainfall is 62.5in, with a minimum of 2.5in in january and a maximum of 8in in november.
  • From january to march the climate is very bad. the thermometer goes up to 45°F°C and you can expect to have 3.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In april the climate is unfavorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 45°F and you can expect to have 6in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of may and july the climate is correct. In average, on the morning it is 59°F and, in july, 9 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of august and september the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 50°F and it rains about 17% of the time in september.
  • In the month of october the climate is not good. By early evening, the temperature averages 45°F and it rains about 5.9in each month.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is very unfavorable. The temperature rises to 38°F and it rains about 4in each month.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Bellinzona

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Bellinzona: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Bellinzona

Find out when Bellinzona has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Bellinzona

  • Very low season in Bellinzona
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, November and December.
  • Low season in Bellinzona
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April and October.
  • High season in Bellinzona
    The number of visitors to Bellinzona is high in: May, June and September.
  • Peak season in Bellinzona
    The largest number of tourists visiting Bellinzona is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Bellinzona month by month



Best time for low prices in Bellinzona

Average prices of hotels in Bellinzona month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Bellinzona. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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