Saint Moritz weather in January (Switzerland)

Planning a trip to Saint Moritz in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Saint Moritz generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -15°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Saint Moritz in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of snow.

The area enjoys a balanced 120 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 Saint Moritz. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Saint Moritz, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 73 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
SunshineSunshine 120 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 59%  

Where to go in Switzerland in January

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

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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 Saint Moritz in January?

Visitors traveling to Saint Moritz should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Saint Moritz.

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