Monthey weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Monthey in January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, Monthey tends to experience very low temperatures and high snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Daytime temperatures hover around -0°C, while nights can cool down to about -9°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Monthey in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of snow this month.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 95 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Monthey, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -0°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 95 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 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 Monthey 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

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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