Clarens weather in January (Vaud, Switzerland)

How does the January weather in Clarens compare to other months? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Clarens typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 3°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -4°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Clarens in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 78 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 Clarens. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Clarens, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 78 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

Data from: Lausanne, Switzerland (21 KM, 13 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

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