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Horw weather in January (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

Curious about the January weather in Horw? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Horw generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -3°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Horw in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

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 Horw. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Horw, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 122 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 48 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 35% *  
* Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in January

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in January and which places have the best weather 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 Horw in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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