Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) weather in January (Aargau, Switzerland)

Curious about the January weather in Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif)? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -6°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 127 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif). June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) climate page with graphs.

 

Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif), monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 66%  

Windspeed 29 km/h  

Sunshine 127 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Switzerland in January

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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 Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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