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La Chaux-de-Fonds weather in January (Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland)

How does the January weather in La Chaux-de-Fonds compare to other months? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, January in La Chaux-de-Fonds includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 4°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -2°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

La Chaux-de-Fonds in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of snow/rain.

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 La Chaux-de-Fonds. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 La Chaux-de-Fonds climate page with graphs.

 

La Chaux-de-Fonds, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 110 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 85% *  
SunshineSunshine 61 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 25% *  
Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (33 KM, 21 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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