Arolla weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Is January a good time to explore Arolla weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Arolla includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. Experience the winter season in January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around -7°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -15°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Arolla in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of snow this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 86 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer 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 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?

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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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