Bagnes weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Bagnes for January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Bagnes typically brings very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -4°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -13°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Bagnes in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of snowfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 95 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Bagnes, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 95 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (17 KM, 10 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

Precipitation

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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 Bagnes 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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