Cham weather in January (Canton of Zug, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does January bring to Cham? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of January in Cham typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 5°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -1°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Cham in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 14 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 61 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Cham, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (23 KM, 14 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

Interested in more climate information?

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