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Buchs weather in January (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)

Planning a trip to Buchs in 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, Buchs generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -7°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Buchs in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 69 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Buchs. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Buchs, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 117 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 69 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Vaduz, Liechtenstein (4 KM, 2 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 Buchs 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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