Gersau weather in January (Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Gersau for January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During January, Gersau usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 3°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -4°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Gersau in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 48 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Gersau, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (16 KM, 10 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

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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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