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Avenches weather in January (Vaud, Switzerland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Avenches this January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Avenches typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 4°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -2°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Avenches in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 61 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Avenches, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 85% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 61 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 25% *  
Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (9 KM, 6 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.

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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
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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