Albinen weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Curious about the January weather in Albinen? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Albinen generally has very low temperatures and high snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -13°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Albinen in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 16 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 95 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Albinen. July and August 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 Albinen climate page with graphs.

 

Albinen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 95 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (26 KM, 16 Miles).

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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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 Albinen in January?

Visitors traveling to Albinen 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

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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