Buochs weather in January (Nidwalden, Switzerland)

Is January a good time to explore Buochs weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Buochs generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 3°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -4°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Buochs in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 48 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Buochs. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, 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 Buochs climate page with graphs.

 

Buochs, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (20 KM, 12 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?

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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