Horw weather in January (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

Will it be warm or cold in Horw this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

January in Horw generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -3°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Horw in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 48 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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 Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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