Gais weather in January (Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland)

How's the weather trend in Gais as January approaches? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

January in Gais generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -4°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Gais in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 56 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Gais, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: St. Gallen, Switzerland (9 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

Interested in more climate information?

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