Bürchen weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How's the weather trend in Bürchen as January approaches? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Bürchen generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -5°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -13°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Bürchen in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 86 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit 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 Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 86 hours *  

Percentage 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 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 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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