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Lauterbrunnen weather in January (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Lauterbrunnen in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Lauterbrunnen typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -11°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Lauterbrunnen in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 16 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 66 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lauterbrunnen, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 139 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 66 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 41% *  
* Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in January

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in January and which places have the best weather 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 Lauterbrunnen in January?

Visitors traveling to Lauterbrunnen 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 in January.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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