Lachen weather in January (Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland)

Thinking of visiting Lachen in January? Check the weather first! Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of January in Lachen typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 3°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -4°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Lachen in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. With the least rainfall of the year, this month offers optimal conditions for outdoor exploration. Take advantage of the dry weather to plan your activities. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 61 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 Lachen. July and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lachen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (30 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in January

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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

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