Montreux weather in January (Vaud, Switzerland)

How does the January weather in Montreux compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In January, Montreux usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 3°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -5°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Montreux in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 78 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Montreux, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 78 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

Data from: Lausanne, Switzerland (23 KM, 14 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Montreux.

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