Einsiedeln weather in January (Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Einsiedeln in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Einsiedeln typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 2°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -4°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Einsiedeln in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 48 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 Einsiedeln. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Einsiedeln, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (30 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go 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 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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