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Affoltern weather in January (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does January bring to Affoltern? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Affoltern typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 5°C. At night, it falls to around -1°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.

Precipitation

Affoltern in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of snow/rain.

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 Affoltern. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Affoltern, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 96 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 61 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 24% *  
* Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (14 KM, 8 Miles).

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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