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Leuk weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Leuk in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Leuk generally has very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -13°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Leuk in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see snowfall.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 95 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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

 

Leuk, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 127 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 95 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (25 KM, 15 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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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 Leuk in January?

Visitors traveling to Leuk 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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