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Oberschan weather in January (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)

Is January a good time to explore Oberschan weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During January, Oberschan usually has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 1°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -8°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Oberschan in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. As the driest month, you can expect little to no rain. This makes it perfect for outdoor events and activities. Enjoy the freedom from wet weather. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 69 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Oberschan. July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Oberschan, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 118 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 69 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Vaduz, Liechtenstein (5 KM, 3 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
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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