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Nendaz weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Nendaz in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Nendaz generally has very low temperatures and high snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -13°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Nendaz in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snowfall.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 95 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Nendaz. 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 Nendaz climate page with graphs.

 

Nendaz, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 128 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 95 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in January

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Nendaz in January?

Visitors traveling to Nendaz 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 in January.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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