Arolla weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Arolla during January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Arolla generally has very low temperatures and high snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -7°C. But by evening, they drop to around -15°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Arolla in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 17 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 86 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Arolla. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arolla, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -7°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 86 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (20 KM, 12 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Arolla in January?

Visitors traveling to Arolla 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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