Blatten im Lötschental weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Curious about the climate in Blatten im Lötschental this January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Blatten im Lötschental includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is part of the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -5°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -13°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Blatten im Lötschental in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see snow.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 66 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 Blatten im Lötschental. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Blatten im Lötschental, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 66 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (28 KM, 17 Miles).

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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 Blatten im Lötschental 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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