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Obersaxen weather in January (Grisons, Switzerland)

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

Temperatures

Typically, January in Obersaxen includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -3°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -11°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Obersaxen in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience snow.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 85 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Obersaxen, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 105 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 85 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 49% *  
* Data from: Disentis, Switzerland (19 KM, 12 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?

Visitors traveling to Obersaxen 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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