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Albinen weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Albinen during January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

January in Albinen generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is part of winter. Anticipate daytime highs near -4°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -13°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Albinen in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 95 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 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 TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 130 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 95 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 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?

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.

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

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