Herisau weather in January (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does January bring to Herisau? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Herisau includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 4°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -4°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Herisau in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. You can typically expect 15 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

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 Herisau. September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Herisau, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: St. Gallen, Switzerland (8 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.

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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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