Les Marécottes weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Les Marécottes in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, Les Marécottes tends to experience very low temperatures and high snowfall. Experience the winter season in January. Anticipate daytime highs near -2°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -11°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Les Marécottes in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 138 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

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 70 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Les Marécottes. 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 Les Marécottes climate page with graphs.

 

Les Marécottes, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (23 KM, 14 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 Les Marécottes 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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