Payerne weather in January (Vaud, Switzerland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Payerne during January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Payerne typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 5°C. At night, they generally drop to -2°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Payerne in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 15 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 61 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Payerne. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Payerne climate page with graphs.

 

Payerne, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 85%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 61 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 25%  

Where to go in Switzerland in January

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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