Biel weather in January (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Biel for January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Biel usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -2°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Biel in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 66 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Biel. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Biel, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 66 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

Data from: Bern, Switzerland (25 KM, 15 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

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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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