Lenk weather in January (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Lenk in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Lenk includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures generally settle around -2°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -11°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Lenk in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 95 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lenk. August and September generally stand out with 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 Lenk climate page with graphs.

 

Lenk, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 147 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 95 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (27 KM, 17 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

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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 Lenk 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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