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Minusio weather in January (Switzerland)

Is January a good time to explore Minusio weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Minusio usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 4°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -4°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Minusio in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 135 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Minusio. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Minusio, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 65% *  
SunshineSunshine 135 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 59% *  

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?

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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