Maloja weather in January (Grisons, Switzerland)

Planning a trip to Maloja in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Maloja generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -13°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.

Maloja in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 17 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 120 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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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 Maloja in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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