Lichtensteig weather in January (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)

Is Lichtensteig a good destination in January, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Lichtensteig typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 4°C, cooling off to about -4°C at night. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Lichtensteig in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 127 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lichtensteig. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lichtensteig, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Windspeed 8 m/s *  

Sunshine 127 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif), Switzerland (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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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