Chateau-d'Oex weather in January (Vaud, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Chateau-d'Oex during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Chateau-d'Oex generally has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 1°C, while nights can cool down to about -7°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Chateau-d'Oex in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of snow/rain.

The city usually sees around 95 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Chateau-d'Oex. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chateau-d'Oex climate page with graphs.

 

Chateau-d'Oex, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 95 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (31 KM, 19 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.

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 Chateau-d'Oex in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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