Frutigen weather in January (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Is January a good time to explore Frutigen weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Frutigen includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach -2°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -10°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Frutigen in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with snow.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 66 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Frutigen. August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Frutigen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 141 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 66 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (20 KM, 12 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

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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 Frutigen 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

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