Cresta weather in January (Grisons, Switzerland)

How does the January weather in Cresta compare to other months? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Cresta typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of winter. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -4°C, cooling down at night to around -13°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Cresta in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of snow this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 120 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Cresta, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (26 KM, 16 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

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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?

Visitors traveling to Cresta 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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