Grimentz weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does January bring to Grimentz? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Grimentz includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around -5°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -14°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Grimentz in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 95 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Grimentz. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Grimentz, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 95 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (19 KM, 11 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?

Visitors traveling to Grimentz 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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