Beckenried weather in January (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Beckenried during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Beckenried typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -4°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Beckenried in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically around 15 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 48 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Beckenried. July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Beckenried, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 126 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 48 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 35% *  
* Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in January

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in January and which places have the best weather 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 Beckenried in January?

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 in January.

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

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