Switzerland weather in January
What is the weather like in Switzerland in January?
The weather conditions in Switzerland in January are generally poor. It is a winter month.
During January in Switzerland, the average maximum temperature varies from very low in Klosters with -5°C (24°F) to low in Besazio with 5°C (41°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (29°F) in Besazio and -10°C (14°F) in Klosters. On average, it is the coldest month of the year in Switzerland. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation in January varies from moderate in Schaffhausen with an average of 62mm (2.4 inches) of snow/rainfall to heavy in Küblis with 165mm (6.5 inches).
It is also generally a
less sunny
time of year with an average of 86 hours of sunshine in Zermatt during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Switzerland.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Switzerland?
Average weather in Zermatt
In January Zermatt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Grindelwald
In January Grindelwald generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (31°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Nendaz
In January Nendaz generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (29°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Zürich
In January Zürich generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Davos
In January Davos generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (24°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Switzerland.
Is January the best time to go to Switzerland?
In our opinion January is not the best time to visit Switzerland with commonly poor weather in Zermatt.
On average the best time to visit Switzerland is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Zermatt.
The worst months are January, February, March, April, October, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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