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Neuchâtel weather in January (Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland)

How's the weather trend in Neuchâtel as January approaches? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In January, Neuchâtel usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 4°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -2°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Neuchâtel in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 61 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 Neuchâtel. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Neuchâtel, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 107 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 85% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 61 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 25% *  
Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (19 KM, 11 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?

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

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