Liestal weather in January (Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland)

How is the weather in Liestal in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Liestal typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 6°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Liestal in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 83 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 snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 63 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Liestal. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Liestal, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 63 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Basel, Switzerland (13 KM, 8 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.

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 Liestal in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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