Kandersteg weather in January (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

How is January weather typically in Kandersteg? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Kandersteg includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -4°C, while nights can cool down to about -12°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Kandersteg in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 154 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 17 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 66 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kandersteg. August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kandersteg, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 154 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 66 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (24 KM, 15 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?

Visitors traveling to Kandersteg 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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