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

How does the weather in Buchs usually fare in January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In January, Buchs tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 2°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -7°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Buchs in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. The driest month offers ideal conditions for outdoor fun and exploration. Enjoy the dry spell without the worry of rain disruptions. You can typically expect 15 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 69 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less 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 Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 69 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Vaduz, Liechtenstein (4 KM, 2 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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