Estavayer-le-Lac weather in January (Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland)

Is January a good time to explore Estavayer-le-Lac weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Estavayer-le-Lac includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures hover around 5°C, while nights can cool down to about -2°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Estavayer-le-Lac in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. You can typically expect 15 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 61 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 Estavayer-le-Lac. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Estavayer-le-Lac, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (8 KM, 5 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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