Alt Sankt Johann weather in January (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)

How does the weather in Alt Sankt Johann usually fare in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

January in Alt Sankt Johann generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Anticipate daytime highs near 2°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -6°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Alt Sankt Johann in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With about 127 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Alt Sankt Johann. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Alt Sankt Johann, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Windspeed 29 km/h *  

Sunshine 127 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif), Switzerland (5 KM, 3 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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