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Contra Weather in January

January in Contra typically sees daytime highs of 3°C (37°F) and nighttime lows of -5°C (23°F). Rainfall is also possible this month, so it's worth packing an umbrella. It falls within the winter season.

Rainfall in Contra in January

Historically, the month has about 13 days of snow/rain, averaging 76 mm (3 in) in total. Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Contra in January

Daytime highs in Contra in January reach 3°C (37°F), with nights around -5°C (23°F). During January, you'll experience the winter season. Even daytime conditions remain cold, making layers, a warm coat, and winter accessories a good idea. With lows of -5°C (23°F), nights are freezing. Packing a spare blanket is worth considering if you're staying somewhere that might not be fully heated. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Sunshine in Contra in January

You can expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 135 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and overcast.

January in Contra can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Contra Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C (23°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C (37°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 76 mm (3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 65% *  
SunshineSunshine 135 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 59% *  
* Data from: Locarno, Switzerland (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Best Places in Switzerland in January

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Contra in January

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Contra in January. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Contra in January

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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