Maloja weather in January (Grisons, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Maloja in January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Maloja includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season takes place during January. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about -4°C. At night, they generally drop to -13°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Maloja in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of snow this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 120 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Maloja, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (15 KM, 9 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 Maloja 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

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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