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Fiesch weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Curious about the January weather in Fiesch? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Fiesch generally has very low temperatures and high snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -12°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Fiesch in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of snow.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 66 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Fiesch, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 126 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 66 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 41% *  
* Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (35 KM, 21 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.

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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 Fiesch in January?

Visitors traveling to Fiesch 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 in January.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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