Oberwald weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Curious about the climate in Oberwald this January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Oberwald includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to -6°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -12°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Oberwald in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 66 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright 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 Oberwald climate page with graphs.

 

Oberwald, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 66 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in January

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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 Oberwald 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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