The 5 most scenic train journeys in Switzerland
Explore Switzerland's top 5 train journeys, featuring breathtaking Alpine views and engineering marvels like the Glacier Express and Bernina Express.
January in Davos Dorf brings very low temperatures around -4°C (25°F) during the day, dropping to -13°C (9°F) at night, with quite a bit of snowfall expected, averaging around 90 mm (3.5 in) for the month.
January in Davos Dorf can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Winter clothing is essential for visiting Davos Dorf in January. If you have a heavy coat, waterproof boots with good traction, and plenty of warm layers it's smart to bring them. Pack cloths like thermal underwear, wool socks, and insulated gloves. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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The 5 most scenic train journeys in Switzerland
Explore Switzerland's top 5 train journeys, featuring breathtaking Alpine views and engineering marvels like the Glacier Express and Bernina Express.
You'll love this Mountain roller coaster
Hotel Oeschinensee’s mountain coaster is a summer toboggan that you want to add to your bucket list. You'll get in your cart, sit down and fly across the track while enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery around you.
The Verzasca Valley
You can visit the Verzasca Valley in any season. It's an amazing place for swimming and it is a paradise for hikers. A must see for the bucket list.
Balloon at Chateau D'oex
If you are looking for a special place to visit in Europe in January we recommend visiting the annual balloon festival in Château-d'Oex, Switzerland.