Leissigen weather in January (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Is Leissigen a good destination in January, weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During January, Leissigen usually has very low temperatures and high snowfall. Experience the winter season in January. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -9°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Leissigen in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. This month experiences about 16 days of snow according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 66 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 Leissigen. August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Leissigen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 66 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in January

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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 Leissigen 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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