Switzerland temperatures in January
Switzerland in January has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from very low in Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) with -4°C (25°F) to low temperatures in Lucarno with 7°C (45°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Lucarno and -9°C (16°F) in Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif). January is a winter month in Switzerland. On average, it is one of the months with the lowest temperature of the year.
What is the temperature of the different cities in Switzerland in January
Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in Switzerland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.






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