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

What can you expect from the weather in Estavayer-le-Lac during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Estavayer-le-Lac typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 5°C, while nights can cool down to about -2°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Estavayer-le-Lac in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 61 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Estavayer-le-Lac 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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