Bourg-Saint-Pierre weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Will it be warm or cold in Bourg-Saint-Pierre this January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Bourg-Saint-Pierre generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Expect temperatures to climb to -5°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -13°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Bourg-Saint-Pierre in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 16 days.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 70 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 Bourg-Saint-Pierre. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Bourg-Saint-Pierre, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (26 KM, 16 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?

Visitors traveling to Bourg-Saint-Pierre 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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