Les Mosses weather in January (Vaud, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Les Mosses in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

January in Les Mosses generally includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 1°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -8°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Les Mosses in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 95 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

 

Les Mosses, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 133 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 95 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (26 KM, 16 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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