Crans-Montana weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Curious about the January weather in Crans-Montana? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Crans-Montana generally has very low temperatures and high snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -13°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Crans-Montana in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snowfall.

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 Crans-Montana. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Crans-Montana, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 130 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 95 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (13 KM, 8 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.

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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 Crans-Montana in January?

Visitors traveling to Crans-Montana 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 in January.

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

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