Obergesteln weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Obergesteln look like in January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Obergesteln typically includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. January marks the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about -6°C. At night, they generally drop to -13°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Obergesteln in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 17 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 66 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Obergesteln, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 66 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (37 KM, 23 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

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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 Obergesteln 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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