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Le Châble weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How does the weather in Le Châble usually fare in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, Le Châble tends to experience very low temperatures and high snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at -4°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -13°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Le Châble in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of snow this month.

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're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Le Châble. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, 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 Le Châble climate page with graphs.

 

Le Châble, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 129 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 95 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
Data from: Sion, Switzerland (17 KM, 11 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?

Visitors traveling to Le Châble 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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