Lauenen weather in January (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

How does the weather in Lauenen usually fare in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Lauenen includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -1°C, cooling off to about -10°C at night. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Lauenen in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of snow.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 95 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lauenen. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lauenen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 95 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (23 KM, 14 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

Precipitation

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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 Lauenen 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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