Grenchen weather in January (Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland)

Curious about the climate in Grenchen this January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, Grenchen usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 5°C, cooling off to about -2°C at night. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Grenchen in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 66 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Grenchen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 66 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

Data from: Bern, Switzerland (27 KM, 17 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?

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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