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Leukerbad weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How does the January weather in Leukerbad compare to other months? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During January, Leukerbad usually has very low temperatures and high snowfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to -4°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -13°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Leukerbad in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days days of snowfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 95 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 Leukerbad. 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 Leukerbad climate page with graphs.

 

Leukerbad, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 137 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 95 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
Data from: Sion, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 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.

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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 Leukerbad 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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