Engelberg weather in January (Obwalden, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Engelberg for January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, Engelberg tends to experience very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is typically considered a winter month. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -1°C. At night, it falls to around -8°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Engelberg in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience snowfall.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 48 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Engelberg, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (18 KM, 11 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 Engelberg 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

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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