Arosa weather in January (Grisons, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does January bring to Arosa? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Arosa includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Daytime temperatures hover around -3°C, while nights can cool down to about -12°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Arosa in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 112 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Arosa. July typically offers 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 Arosa climate page with graphs.

 

Arosa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 112 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Data from: Davos Dorf, Switzerland (11 KM, 7 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

Temperatures

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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 Arosa 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

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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