Nax weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How is January weather typically in Nax? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Nax typically brings very low temperatures and high snowfall. The winter season takes place during January. Daytime temperatures hover around -4°C, while nights can cool down to about -13°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Nax in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 95 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Nax, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 95 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (7 KM, 4 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

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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 Nax 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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