Kloten weather in January (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Kloten in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During January, Kloten usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 5°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -1°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Kloten in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 61 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 Kloten. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kloten, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

* Data from: Zürich, 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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