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Heiden weather in January (Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Heiden in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Heiden generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -3°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Heiden in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. As the driest month, you can expect little to no rain. This makes it perfect for outdoor events and activities. Enjoy the freedom from wet weather. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 56 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Heiden, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 101 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 56 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22% *  
Data from: St. Gallen, Switzerland (11 KM, 7 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.

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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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