Meggen weather in January (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

Curious about the climate in Meggen this January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Meggen usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -3°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.

Precipitation

Meggen in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. You can typically expect 14 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 48 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Meggen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (28 KM, 17 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

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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

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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