Altstätten weather in January (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)
What kind of temperatures can you expect in Altstätten during January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.
Temperatures
In January, the weather in Altstätten generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 4°C, cooling down at night to around -4°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.
Precipitation
Altstätten in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 106 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. Typically around 15 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.Average sunshine
The city usually sees around 56 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Altstätten. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Altstätten climate page with graphs.
Altstätten, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
-4°C
Max Temperature
4°C
Chance of Rain
49%
Precipitation
106 mm
Rainy days
15 days
Humidity
80% *
Sunshine
56 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
22% *
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.
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
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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.
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