Lenk weather in January (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Curious about the January weather in Lenk? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Lenk generally has very low temperatures and high snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -11°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Lenk in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of snowfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 95 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 147 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 95 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Lenk in January?

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 in January.

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

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