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Bürchen weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How is the weather in Bürchen in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Bürchen typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -13°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Bürchen in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 16 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 86 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bürchen. 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 Bürchen climate page with graphs.

 

Bürchen, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 115 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 65% *  
SunshineSunshine 86 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
* Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 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 Bürchen in January?

Visitors traveling to Bürchen 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 in January.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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