Fribourg weather in January (Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Fribourg in January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Fribourg includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Expect temperatures to climb to 4°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -3°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Fribourg in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 15 days will experience snow/rainfall.

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're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Fribourg. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Fribourg, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (15 KM, 9 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?

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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