Lens weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Lens this January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

January in Lens generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. The winter season takes place during January. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -4°C, while night temperatures can drop to -13°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

Lens in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snowfall.

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 Lens. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lens, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 95 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (11 KM, 6 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

Temperatures

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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 Lens 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lens.

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