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Ernen weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Ernen look like in January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, Ernen tends to experience very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -5°C, cooling off to about -12°C at night. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Ernen in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 66 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ernen, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 125 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 66 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 41% *  
Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (35 KM, 22 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.

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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 Ernen 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

Interested in more climate information?

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