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Brig weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How does the January weather in Brig compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Brig typically brings very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is typically considered a winter month. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -5°C. At night, it falls to around -13°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.

Precipitation

Brig in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see snowfall.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 86 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 Brig. 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 Brig climate page with graphs.

 

Brig, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 116 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 65% *  
SunshineSunshine 86 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (37 KM, 23 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.

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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 Brig 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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