Dornach weather in January (Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland)

Curious about the January weather in Dornach? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Dornach generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -1°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Dornach in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 63 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Dornach. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, 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 Dornach climate page with graphs.

 

Dornach, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 85 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 63 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 28% *  
* Data from: Basel, Switzerland (8 KM, 5 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 Dornach 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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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